Oregon Auto Insurance Requirements, Costs & Coverage Guide 2026
✓ Updated January 2026 – Based on Real Oregon Quotes

Oregon Auto Insurance Requirements & Costs

Complete guide to Oregon car insurance requirements, average rates, and coverage options with current 2026 data. We’re a licensed insurance broker serving 34 states, not an insurance carrier—we help you compare multiple providers to find the best rates.

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Key Takeaways: Oregon Auto Insurance Data

Data Source: All rates and statistics on this page are based on real first-party auto insurance quotes collected by our licensed agents in Oregon. This is not national average data or advertised rates—these numbers reflect actual consumer quote activity in Oregon during 2026.

Average Monthly Rate in OR
$242
Oregon rates significantly higher than national average
Liability vs Full Coverage
$198 vs $305
Liability averages $197.75 vs full coverage at $305.05 across carriers
Price Range Across Carriers
$164-$403
145% spread from Progressive ($164) to National General ($403)
Oregon Minimum Requirements
25/50/20
Oregon requires 25/50/20 liability + $15k PIP + 25/50 UM/UIM coverage

Oregon Auto Insurance Requirements

Oregon law requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance coverage. Understanding these requirements is essential for legal compliance and financial protection.

At A Plus Insurance, we work with multiple insurance providers to help you find the best coverage for your needs and budget.

Coverage Type Minimum Required What It Covers
Bodily Injury (per person) $25,000 Medical expenses and lost wages for one person injured in an accident you cause
Bodily Injury (per accident) $50,000 Total medical expenses and lost wages for all people injured in an accident you cause
Property Damage $25,000 Damage to another person’s vehicle or property in an accident you cause
Important: These are legal minimums. Most drivers benefit from higher coverage limits to protect against serious accidents. Consider 50/100/50 or 100/300/100 for better protection.

Optional but Recommended Coverage

While not legally required, these coverages provide crucial protection:

  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist: Protects you if hit by a driver with no insurance or insufficient coverage
  • Collision: Covers damage to your vehicle from accidents, regardless of fault
  • Comprehensive: Covers non-collision damage (theft, vandalism, weather, animals)
  • Medical Payments (MedPay): Covers medical expenses for you and passengers, regardless of fault

Learn more about different coverage types on our auto insurance guide, or explore Oregon liability insurance options in detail.

Average monthly auto insurance rate by state

Filters: Filters: State OR

Source ... A Plus Insurance Quote Dataset

OR
$234.02
  • Pricing ranges from $234.02 (OR) to $234.02 (OR) ... a spread of $0.00.
  • Based on real auto insurance quotes grouped into 1 company results, the average across this view is $234.02. The spread is about 0% from lowest to highest.
  • Rates can shift with coverage choices, Driver details, and vehicle factors ... use filters to compare similar coverage, then review the evidence table for context.

Source: A Plus Insurance analysis of first party insurance quotes collected by licensed agents across multiple U.S. states. Data reflects real consumer quote activity and pricing for auto insurance, home insurance, and related policies, not advertised rates or national averages.

Evidence (records used)

This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.

record_idcall_idcall_datestatecityzipyearmakemodelagesexmaritalcoveragecarriermonthlyviolationsaccidentsdui
1515 20260213-095708-8658 2026-02-13 OR PORTLAND 97209 37 male single unknown Dairyland 95.53 0 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER S 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2020 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1420 20260206-1138-0082 2026-02-06 OR Salem 97305 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 40 female single liability_only Progressive POP 105.68 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2005 GMC SIERRA C1500 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1417 20251215-105856-8412 2025-12-15 OR KEIZER 97303 2024 HONDA CR-V EX-L 59 female divorced full_coverage Progressive 66.00 0 0 0
1042 20260129-131249-3203 2026-01-29 OR Eugene 97405 unknown unknown unknown Safeco Insurance 368.20 0 0 0
842 20260126-1025-5855 2026-01-26 OR PORTLAND 97209 1998 LEXUS GS 400 23 male single liability_only National General 237.66 2 0 0

How Violations & Risk Factors Affect Your Oregon Rates

Your driving record and risk profile significantly impact insurance costs in Oregon. Understanding these factors helps you anticipate rate changes and make informed decisions.

Understanding SR-22 Insurance in Oregon

An SR-22 is not insurance itself, but a certificate of financial responsibility filed by your insurance company with the Oregon Department of Public Safety. You may need an SR-22 if you have:

  • DUI or DWI conviction
  • Multiple traffic violations in a short period
  • At-fault accident without insurance
  • License suspension or revocation
  • Conviction for driving without insurance
SR-22 Cost Impact: Drivers requiring SR-22 certification typically pay 50-80% more for auto insurance. The SR-22 filing itself costs $15-50, but the underlying violation causes the major rate increase. SR-22 is usually required for 3 years in Oregon.

Need SR-22 insurance? Learn more about SR-22 insurance in Oregon and get quotes from providers who specialize in high-risk coverage.

How DUI Affects Your Oregon Insurance Rates

A DUI conviction has severe consequences for auto insurance in Oregon:

  • Rate Increase: Average increase of 60-100% for 3-5 years
  • SR-22 Requirement: Mandatory filing for minimum 3 years
  • Limited Options: Many standard insurers will not cover DUI drivers
  • Long-term Impact: DUI stays on your record for 10 years in Oregon

After a DUI, you’ll need to obtain coverage from high-risk or non-standard insurance providers. Rates gradually decrease as time passes without additional violations, but expect elevated premiums for several years.

Common Traffic Violations and Rate Impacts in Oregon

Violation Type Typical Rate Increase Duration of Impact
Speeding (15+ mph over) 20-30% 3 years
At-fault accident 30-50% 3-5 years
Reckless driving 40-70% 3-5 years
DUI/DWI 60-100% 5-10 years
Driving without insurance 50-80% 3 years
Good News: Maintaining a clean driving record for 3-5 years can significantly reduce rates. Many insurers offer accident forgiveness and safe driver discounts.

Liability only vs full coverage by company

Filters: State OR

Source ... A Plus Insurance Quote Dataset

Liability only Full coverage
National General
$237.66
$443.89
Progressive
$157.84
$166.21

Across these carriers, liability only averages $197.75 per month, while full coverage averages $305.05. The largest gap in this view is $206.23 for National General.

Source: A Plus Insurance analysis of first party insurance quotes collected by licensed agents across multiple U.S. states. Data reflects real consumer quote activity and pricing for auto insurance, home insurance, and related policies, not advertised rates or national averages.

Evidence (records used)

This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.

record_idcall_idcall_datestatecityzipyearmakemodelagesexmaritalcoveragecarriermonthlyviolationsaccidentsdui
1515 20260213-095708-8658 2026-02-13 OR PORTLAND 97209 37 male single unknown Dairyland 95.53 0 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER S 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2020 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1420 20260206-1138-0082 2026-02-06 OR Salem 97305 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 40 female single liability_only Progressive POP 105.68 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2005 GMC SIERRA C1500 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1417 20251215-105856-8412 2025-12-15 OR KEIZER 97303 2024 HONDA CR-V EX-L 59 female divorced full_coverage Progressive 66.00 0 0 0
1042 20260129-131249-3203 2026-01-29 OR Eugene 97405 unknown unknown unknown Safeco Insurance 368.20 0 0 0
842 20260126-1025-5855 2026-01-26 OR PORTLAND 97209 1998 LEXUS GS 400 23 male single liability_only National General 237.66 2 0 0

Cheapest auto insurance companies

Filters: Filters: State OR

Source ... A Plus Insurance Quote Dataset

National General
$402.64
Safeco Insurance
$368.20
Progressive
$164.12
Dairyland
$95.53
  • Pricing ranges from $95.53 (Dairyland) to $402.64 (National General) ... a spread of $307.11.
  • Based on real auto insurance quotes grouped into 4 company results, the average across this view is $257.62. The spread is about 321% from lowest to highest.
  • Rates can shift with coverage choices, Driver details, and vehicle factors ... use filters to compare similar coverage, then review the evidence table for context.

Source: A Plus Insurance analysis of first party insurance quotes collected by licensed agents across multiple U.S. states. Data reflects real consumer quote activity and pricing for auto insurance, home insurance, and related policies, not advertised rates or national averages.

Evidence (records used)

This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.

record_idcall_idcall_datestatecityzipyearmakemodelagesexmaritalcoveragecarriermonthlyviolationsaccidentsdui
1515 20260213-095708-8658 2026-02-13 OR PORTLAND 97209 37 male single unknown Dairyland 95.53 0 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER S 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2020 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1420 20260206-1138-0082 2026-02-06 OR Salem 97305 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 40 female single liability_only Progressive POP 105.68 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2005 GMC SIERRA C1500 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1417 20251215-105856-8412 2025-12-15 OR KEIZER 97303 2024 HONDA CR-V EX-L 59 female divorced full_coverage Progressive 66.00 0 0 0
1042 20260129-131249-3203 2026-01-29 OR Eugene 97405 unknown unknown unknown Safeco Insurance 368.20 0 0 0
842 20260126-1025-5855 2026-01-26 OR PORTLAND 97209 1998 LEXUS GS 400 23 male single liability_only National General 237.66 2 0 0

Driver age average monthly by area

Filters: Filters: State OR

Source ... A Plus Insurance Quote Dataset

23
$237.66
24
$312.03
37
$95.53
40
$105.68
55
$284.00
57
$127.28
59
$66.00
  • Pricing ranges from $66.00 (59) to $312.03 (24) ... a spread of $246.02.
  • Based on real auto insurance quotes grouped into 7 company results, the average across this view is $175.45. The spread is about 373% from lowest to highest.
  • Rates can shift with coverage choices, Driver details, and vehicle factors ... use filters to compare similar coverage, then review the evidence table for context.

Source: A Plus Insurance analysis of first party insurance quotes collected by licensed agents across multiple U.S. states. Data reflects real consumer quote activity and pricing for auto insurance, home insurance, and related policies, not advertised rates or national averages.

Evidence (records used)

This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.

record_idcall_idcall_datestatecityzipyearmakemodelagesexmaritalcoveragecarriermonthlyviolationsaccidentsdui
1515 20260213-095708-8658 2026-02-13 OR PORTLAND 97209 37 male single unknown Dairyland 95.53 0 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER S 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2020 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1420 20260206-1138-0082 2026-02-06 OR Salem 97305 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 40 female single liability_only Progressive POP 105.68 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2005 GMC SIERRA C1500 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1417 20251215-105856-8412 2025-12-15 OR KEIZER 97303 2024 HONDA CR-V EX-L 59 female divorced full_coverage Progressive 66.00 0 0 0
842 20260126-1025-5855 2026-01-26 OR PORTLAND 97209 1998 LEXUS GS 400 23 male single liability_only National General 237.66 2 0 0

Driver sex average monthly by area

Filters: Filters: State OR

Source ... A Plus Insurance Quote Dataset

male
$247.56
female
$184.59
  • Pricing ranges from $184.59 (female) to $247.56 (male) ... a spread of $62.97.
  • Based on real auto insurance quotes grouped into 2 company results, the average across this view is $216.07. The spread is about 34% from lowest to highest.
  • Rates can shift with coverage choices, Driver details, and vehicle factors ... use filters to compare similar coverage, then review the evidence table for context.

Source: A Plus Insurance analysis of first party insurance quotes collected by licensed agents across multiple U.S. states. Data reflects real consumer quote activity and pricing for auto insurance, home insurance, and related policies, not advertised rates or national averages.

Evidence (records used)

This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.

record_idcall_idcall_datestatecityzipyearmakemodelagesexmaritalcoveragecarriermonthlyviolationsaccidentsdui
1515 20260213-095708-8658 2026-02-13 OR PORTLAND 97209 37 male single unknown Dairyland 95.53 0 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER S 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1423 20260102-111627-1978 2026-01-02 OR SALEM 97301 2020 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM 55 female single full_coverage Progressive (from TurboRater) 284.00 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2004 ACURA TSX 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1422 20260106-111506-2190 2026-01-06 OR KEIZER 97303 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 24 male single full_coverage National General 443.89 1 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 1989 CHEVROLET C1500 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1421 20251124-110242-9185 2025-11-24 OR KEIZER 97303 2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 57 male married full_coverage Progressive POP 127.28 0 0 0
1420 20260206-1138-0082 2026-02-06 OR Salem 97305 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 40 female single liability_only Progressive POP 105.68 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1419 20260206-1141-5920 2026-02-06 OR MILWAUKIE 97222 2000 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INT 24 female single liability_only Progressive POP 183.92 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1418 20260206-1143-8259 2026-02-06 OR NOTI 97461 2005 GMC SIERRA C1500 24 male single full_coverage Progressive POP 176.40 0 0 0
1417 20251215-105856-8412 2025-12-15 OR KEIZER 97303 2024 HONDA CR-V EX-L 59 female divorced full_coverage Progressive 66.00 0 0 0
842 20260126-1025-5855 2026-01-26 OR PORTLAND 97209 1998 LEXUS GS 400 23 male single liability_only National General 237.66 2 0 0

Auto Insurance Coverage Across Oregon Counties

Find detailed auto insurance information, rates, and requirements specific to your Oregon county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum auto insurance requirements in Oregon?
Oregon requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/25: $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. This is the legal minimum to drive in Oregon, though most financial advisors recommend higher limits for better protection.
How much does auto insurance cost in Oregon?
Auto insurance costs in Oregon vary widely based on location, driving record, age, vehicle, and coverage level. On average, liability-only coverage costs significantly less than full coverage. Urban areas like Portland and Salem typically have higher rates than rural counties due to accident frequency and theft rates. The best way to find your actual cost is to compare quotes from multiple providers.
Is Oregon a no-fault insurance state?
No, Oregon is an at-fault state. This means the driver who causes an accident is responsible for damages through their liability insurance. The at-fault driver’s insurance pays for injuries and property damage to other parties. This is why adequate liability coverage is crucial in Oregon.
What happens if I get caught driving without insurance in Oregon?
Driving without insurance in Oregon results in serious penalties: fines, suspension of your driver’s license and vehicle registration, potential SR-22 requirement for future coverage, and significantly higher insurance rates when you reinstate coverage. Oregon takes uninsured driving very seriously, and penalties increase for repeat offenses.
Do I need SR-22 insurance in Oregon?
You need SR-22 insurance in Oregon if you’ve had a DUI/DWI, multiple serious traffic violations, an at-fault accident without insurance, or your license was suspended or revoked. The SR-22 is a certificate your insurance company files with the Oregon Department of Public Safety proving you carry the required minimum coverage. It’s typically required for 3 years and increases your insurance rates by 50-80%.
How does a DUI affect my car insurance rates in Oregon?
A DUI in Oregon typically increases your insurance rates by 60-100% and remains on your driving record for 10 years. You’ll need to file an SR-22 for at least 3 years, and many standard insurance companies won’t cover you, forcing you to seek high-risk insurers. Rates gradually decrease over time if you maintain a clean record, but expect elevated premiums for 5-10 years.
Should I get more than the minimum coverage in Oregon?
Yes, most insurance experts recommend purchasing more than Oregon’s minimum 25/50/25 coverage. These minimums may not cover all damages in a serious accident, leaving you personally liable for the difference. Consider at least 50/100/50 or 100/300/100 coverage, plus uninsured motorist coverage, to protect your assets. The additional cost is usually modest compared to the increased protection.
How often should I shop for new car insurance rates in Oregon?
You should compare car insurance quotes every 6-12 months, even if you’re satisfied with your current provider. Insurance rates change frequently based on market conditions, and you may qualify for new discounts or find better rates elsewhere. Life changes like marriage, moving, or buying a home can also significantly affect your rates. Shopping around regularly can save Oregon drivers $400 or more annually.
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Jayleen Ridgeway

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Data-driven marketing strategist specializing in insurance rate analysis, pricing trends, and consumer insights derived from real-world first-party data. With a background in SaaS technology, Jayleen leads all marketing and social media efforts while uncovering actionable trends from monthly, quarterly, and yearly insurance data.

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