How does Kansas City compare to the US average for valet damage?

Kansas City has an estimated incident rate of 2.8 per 1,000 valet visits — 45% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #27 (top 35%).

What is the most common valet damage in Kansas City?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Kansas City?

The average estimated damage claim in Kansas City is $290, $134 below the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Kansas City, MO

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

Rank #27 of 40 US cities · 2.8 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 45% below the national average

2.8Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#27National rank (top 35% of 40 cities)

$290Average estimated damage claim ($134 below avg)

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Kansas City vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Kansas City's rate of 2.8 is 45% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	2.8 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#27 of 40
Most common damage	Curbs rash
Average claim	$290
Valet density score	3 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Summer
State	MO

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Citation

CarShake. (2026). Valet Damage in Kansas City, MO — Rate, Cost & Ranking (2026). Retrieved from https://carshake.online/research/valet-damage-index/kansas-city

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