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

Seattle has an estimated incident rate of 7.3 per 1,000 valet visits — 44% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #11 (top 75%).

What is the most common valet damage in Seattle?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Seattle?

The average estimated damage claim in Seattle is $580, $156 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Seattle, WA

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

Rank #11 of 40 US cities · 7.3 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 44% above the national average

7.3Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#11National rank (top 75% of 40 cities)

$580Average estimated damage claim ($156 above avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Seattle vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Seattle's rate of 7.3 is 44% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	7.3 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#11 of 40
Most common damage	Scratched bumper
Average claim	$580
Valet density score	6.8 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Fall
State	WA

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Citation

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

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