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

Denver has an estimated incident rate of 6.9 per 1,000 valet visits — 36% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #12 (top 73%).

What is the most common valet damage in Denver?

In Denver, curbs rash is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Denver?

The average estimated damage claim in Denver is $470, $46 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Denver, CO

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

Rank #12 of 40 US cities · 6.9 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 36% above the national average

6.9Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#12National rank (top 73% of 40 cities)

$470Average estimated damage claim ($46 above avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Denver vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Denver's rate of 6.9 is 36% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	6.9 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#12 of 40
Most common damage	Curbs rash
Average claim	$470
Valet density score	6.5 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Winter
State	CO

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Citation

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

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