Tuscaloosa, AL Car Insurance

What's the average car insurance rate in Tuscaloosa?

The average car insurance rate in Tuscaloosa is $1,479 per year. That's more than the average in Alabama ($1,450) and less expensive than the national average of $1,548. Continue reading to see how much you can expect to pay for insurance based on your marital status, age, credit score and other factors in Tuscaloosa.

AUTO INSURANCE COSTS: TUSCALOOSA VS. STATE AND U.S. AVERAGES

Tuscaloosa Average (annual)	Alabama Average	U.S. Average
$1,479	$1,450	$1,548

Table of contents:

• Company
• Age
• Gender and marital status
• Driving history
• Credit rating

Tuscaloosa auto insurance rates by provider

One of the most important determinants of your car insurance rates is the insurance company you work with. In Tuscaloosa, USAA provides the most affordable rates for the typical insurance customer. See below the best companies for cheap auto insurance in Tuscaloosa.

TUSCALOOSA AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY COMPANY

Company	Average Annual Rate
USAA	$947
GEICO	$986
Alfa	$1,609
Safeway	$1,647
Allstate	$1,653

Read our guide to finding the best cheap auto insurance.

Auto insurance premiums by age in Tuscaloosa

The age group that pays the least for car insurance in Tuscaloosa are drivers in their 50s ($1,319 per year). Those in their 60s don't pay much more ($1,340).

Teenage drivers pay Tuscaloosa's most expensive car insurance rates. When drivers hit their 20s in Tuscaloosa and move out of the teenage age bracket, they reduce their premiums substantially. The difference in rates paid by teenage drivers and drivers in their 20s in Tuscaloosa is $3,637, the largest such difference between any two age groups.

TUSCALOOSA AUTO INSURANCE COSTS BY AGE

Age bracket	Average Yearly Rate
Teenagers	$5,625
20s	$1,988
30s	$1,457
40s	$1,417
50s	$1,319
60s	$1,340
70s	$1,570

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Tuscaloosa car insurance rates by marital status and gender

In some cases, a driver's marital status and gender may affect the auto insurance rates they pay. In Tuscaloosa, married drivers pay $115 less than single drivers for car insurance. Married drivers enjoy less expensive rates than their single counterparts in most locations, based on data showing they file fewer insurance claims.

Another component of auto insurance pricing is gender. In Tuscaloosa, the gap in average auto insurance premiums between genders is $7 per year, with male drivers paying more than female drivers.

TUSCALOOSA CAR INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY GENDER AND MARITAL STATUS

Gender/Marital Status	Average Annual Rate
Female	$1,472
Male	$1,479
Single	$1,479
Married	$1,364
Divorced	$1,479
Widowed	$1,440

Learn more about how gender and marital status have on auto insurance rates.

Tuscaloosa car insurance costs by citation and accident history

Regardless of where you live, steering clear of accidents and citations is the best way to keep your auto insurance rates affordable. At-fault accidents, DUIs, reckless driving citations, and speeding tickets all contribute to an increase in your auto insurance costs, as insurance companies reward low-risk drivers with the gift of affordable rates.

Two of the most costly citations to receive are DUI and reckless driving. Tuscaloosa drivers found guilty of reckless driving face insurance rate increases of $888 per year, compared to the citywide average. A DUI violation is likely to cause a $927 increase, while a citation for speeding leads to a $235 rate hike.

AVERAGE TUSCALOOSA INSURANCE RATES AFTER A VIOLATION OR ACCIDENT

Violation/Incident	Average Annual Rate
DUI/DWI	$2,406
Reckless Driving	$2,367
At-fault Accident (damages less than $1,000)	$1,999
At-fault Accident (damages greater than $2,000)	$2,141
Speeding Ticket (16-20 mph over speed limit)	$1,714

Learn more about how citations can raise your auto insurance rates.

Tuscaloosa auto insurance rates by credit level

A driver's credit level can be closely correlated with their auto insurance rates. In Tuscaloosa, an improvement in credit score from the "Very Poor" tier (300-579) to the "Exceptional" tier (800-850) corresponds to a 58% drop in car insurance costs. Moving into the "Fair" credit tier from the "Very Poor" level is one of the most impactful steps a driver can take in pursuit of better car insurance rates. In Tuscaloosa, improving your credit to "Fair" corresponds with a $642 decrease in annual car insurance rates.

TUSCALOOSA CAR INSURANCE RATES BY CREDIT TIER

Credit Tier	Average Annual Rate
Very Poor	$2,984
Fair	$2,342
Good	$1,905
Very Good	$1,564
Exceptional	$1,256

Get additional information on how credit impacts car insurance costs.