How does Baltimore compare to the US average for valet damage?

Baltimore has an estimated incident rate of 3.3 per 1,000 valet visits — 35% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #24 (top 43%).

What is the most common valet damage in Baltimore?

In Baltimore, scratched bumper is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Baltimore?

The average estimated damage claim in Baltimore is $380, $44 below the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Baltimore, MD

Name: Valet Damage Statistics — Baltimore, MD (2026)
Creator: CarShake
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rank #24 of 40 US cities · 3.3 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 35% below the national average

3.3Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#24National rank (top 43% of 40 cities)

$380Average estimated damage claim ($44 below avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Baltimore vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Baltimore's rate of 3.3 is 35% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	3.3 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#24 of 40
Most common damage	Scratched bumper
Average claim	$380
Valet density score	3.9 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Winter
State	MD

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Citation

CarShake. (2026). Valet Damage in Baltimore, MD — Rate, Cost & Ranking (2026). Retrieved from https://carshake.online/research/valet-damage-index/baltimore

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