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

Cleveland has an estimated incident rate of 2.7 per 1,000 valet visits — 47% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #28 (top 32%).

What is the most common valet damage in Cleveland?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Cleveland?

The average estimated damage claim in Cleveland is $330, $94 below the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Cleveland, OH

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

Rank #28 of 40 US cities · 2.7 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 47% below the national average

2.7Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#28National rank (top 32% of 40 cities)

$330Average estimated damage claim ($94 below avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Cleveland vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Cleveland's rate of 2.7 is 47% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	2.7 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#28 of 40
Most common damage	Scratched bumper
Average claim	$330
Valet density score	2.5 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Winter
State	OH

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Citation

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

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