You won't believe -- How many miles Wyoming drivers rack up and why it matters for your wallet
Most of us probably think we drive a lot. Well, the average American driver actually put about 12,200 miles on their car last year. That's a lot, but wait until you hear this. Turns out, where you live makes a HUGE difference.
People in Washington, D.C. barely drove at all, averaging just over 6,600 miles. But then there's Wyoming. Those folks are putting in over 21,500 miles a year. That's triple what D.C. drivers do and almost double the national average. It's because Wyoming is so spread out, with hardly anyone living per square mile. They just have to drive everywhere.
Here's the kicker though. Even with all those miles, drivers in Wyoming also underreport their mileage to insurance companies way more than anyone else. Like, 73% underreported compared to the national average of 44%. People in places like Missouri and Mississippi are doing it too.
It's because your mileage affects your car insurance rates. More miles usually means a higher risk, so your premium goes up a bit. We're talking like $3 to $5 more per month for every extra 2,000 to 3,000 miles. It might not sound like a lot, but it adds up, especially with insurance costs going up so much lately.
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