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How Many Cars Are in Washington in 2025

Registration Statistics in Washington

Data from the Washington State Department of Licensing indicates continued growth in overall registrations. Recent estimates show that passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicle categories have all experienced increases. This overview highlights the most recent trends and figures.

Vehicle Registrations by Year in Washington

Below is a table displaying the total number of registered vehicles in Washington over the last four years:

Year Total Registrations
2020 7,132,000
2021 7,258,000
2022 7,382,000
2023 7,521,000

Breakdown by Vehicle Type in Washington (2024)

For 2024, statewide registrations are distributed across multiple vehicle categories:

Vehicle Type Registrations (in 2024)
Passenger Cars 5,200,000
Trucks 1,700,000
Motorcycles 220,000
Trailers 400,000
Other 82,000

Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in Washington (2024)

Washington’s major census areas reflect a large concentration of vehicles:

Major Census Area Estimated Registrations (2024)
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue 4,800,000
Spokane–Spokane Valley 900,000
Vancouver 700,000
Yakima 350,000
Others 852,000

Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in Washington

Washington features a growing variety of fuel options:

Fuel Type Registrations
Gasoline 5,900,000
Diesel 900,000
Hybrid 400,000
Electric 350,000
Other Alternative Fuels 52,000

Below are some government resources referenced for registration data: