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

Dallas has an estimated incident rate of 8.7 per 1,000 valet visits — 72% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #7 (top 85%).

What is the most common valet damage in Dallas?

In Dallas, bumper scrape is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Dallas?

The average estimated damage claim in Dallas is $540, $116 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Dallas, TX

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

Rank #7 of 40 US cities · 8.7 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 72% above the national average

8.7Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#7National rank (top 85% of 40 cities)

$540Average estimated damage claim ($116 above avg)

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Dallas vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Dallas's rate of 8.7 is 72% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	8.7 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#7 of 40
Most common damage	Bumper scrape
Average claim	$540
Valet density score	8.4 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Summer
State	TX

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Citation

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

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