Car Insurance in Colorado

Colorado Insurance Coverage
Auto insurance in Colorado has gotten more expensive since the pandemic. According to S&P Global’s data, Colorado saw a 49.4% increase in their rates from January 2019 to September 2024. That increase puts them near the top of all U.S. States in terms of auto insurance price increases during that timeframe.
Colorado requires drivers to carry these minimum levels of coverage:
- $25,000 in bodily injury liability per person.
- $50,000 in bodily injury liability per accident.
- $15,000 in property damage liability per accident.
Exploring car insurance quotes is a smart move, but make sure you evaluate your priorities — whether it’s finding cheap car insurance or securing comprehensive coverage. Rates can vary based on the amount of protection you want. Gathering several estimates is essential to understanding the average cost of car insurance in your area. The more quotes you review, the better your chances of landing the right policy.








Check out recent quotes Jerry customers have gotten for car insurance in Colorado.
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September 10, 2025 | Denver | Dairyland | $114 |
September 10, 2025 | Montrose | Dairyland | $84 |
September 10, 2025 | Wheat Ridge | Progressive | $84 |
September 10, 2025 | Hugo | Dairyland | $36 |
September 10, 2025 | Denver | Kemper | $95 |
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Average monthly quote:Methodology
Jerry's editorial team analyzed Jerry customer quotes to find the median full coverage quote, by ZIP code. We looked at customers driving popular vehicles, including the Ford-150, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, RAM 1500, Toyota Camry and Toyota RAV4 . We also used the following base driver profile:
- 35-45 years old.
- Clean driving record.
- $50,000 in bodily injury liability, per person.
- $100,000 in bodily injury liability, per accident.
- $1,000 deductible for comprehensive and collision insurance.
Factors affecting car insurance rates in Colorado
Here are a few key reasons that drivers in Colorado pay higher-than-average insurance premiums.
- Auto theft: As of 2022, Colorado was No. 6 in the country for the most car thefts, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Three of the top 10 metro areas for auto theft rates were also in Colorado — Pueblo, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood and Greeley. Colorado’s car-theft issue is a well-known issue, but statewide thefts have fallen from the 2022 high of about 41,600 to 24,575 in 2024. That drop will almost certainly aid in cooling car insurance prices, but it takes time for insurers to ingest this kind of data.
- Extreme weather: The Front Range has the distinct honor of being dubbed the hail capital of North America, and the state is seated within the country’s “hail alley.” You better believe insurers reserve special rates for areas with such nicknames, especially because a single hailstorm can turn a brand-new vehicle into a total loss.
- Plaintiff-friendly insurance laws: Colorado’s car insurance rules provide ample room for plaintiffs to win large sums of money in lawsuits against their insurers, if an insurer unreasonably denies or delays a claim. This means insurers are walking a tight rope whenever they deny a claim, and if there’s a risk of losing significant money in a lawsuit — even one the company brought on itself — it hedges for that risk by charging higher premiums.
- Population growth: Doesn’t it seem like everyone’s moving to Colorado? The state added a little over 600,000 residents between 2013 and 2023 — about 10% of its current population, according to data from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. More drivers often means increased risk for insurers, and that’s especially true for areas like Denver and Colorado Springs, where many newcomers landed during that time.
