How does New York compare to the US average for valet damage?

New York has an estimated incident rate of 12.4 per 1,000 valet visits — 145% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #1 (top 100%).

What is the most common valet damage in New York?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in New York?

The average estimated damage claim in New York is $850, $426 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in New York, NY

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

Rank #1 of 40 US cities · 12.4 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 145% above the national average

12.4Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#1National rank (top 100% of 40 cities)

$850Average estimated damage claim ($426 above avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

New York vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). New York's rate of 12.4 is 145% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	12.4 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#1 of 40
Most common damage	Scratched bumper
Average claim	$850
Valet density score	9.5 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Winter
State	NY

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Citation

CarShake. (2026). Valet Damage in New York, NY — Rate, Cost & Ranking (2026). Retrieved from https://carshake.online/research/valet-damage-index/new-york

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