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

Memphis has an estimated incident rate of 1.3 per 1,000 valet visits — 74% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #39 (top 5%).

What is the most common valet damage in Memphis?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Memphis?

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

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Valet Damage in Memphis, TN

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

Rank #39 of 40 US cities · 1.3 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 74% below the national average

1.3Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#39National rank (top 5% of 40 cities)

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

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Memphis vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Memphis's rate of 1.3 is 74% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	1.3 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#39 of 40
Most common damage	Scratched bumper
Average claim	$290
Valet density score	1.4 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Summer
State	TN

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Citation

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

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