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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in Connecticut
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 2,635,139
- Per 1,000 residents
- 718
- Rank 28 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 867.8
- Registered vehicles
- 2,809,456
Licensed drivers by age
Connecticut, 2024
- 19 and under90,340
- 20-24188,308
- 25-29205,427
- 30-34218,455
- 35-39225,408
- 40-44213,826
- 45-49196,941
- 50-54208,003
- 55-59227,680
- 60-64234,614
- 65-69208,629
- 70-74159,313
- 75-79122,268
- 80-8476,518
- 85 and over59,409
Drivers by sex
| Drivers | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,300,362 | 49.3% |
| Female | 1,333,883 | 50.6% |
Some states also report drivers of unknown sex, so the two groups may not add up to the total.
Registered vehicles by type
Connecticut, 2024
- Automobiles1,028,799
- Trucks1,688,772
- Motorcycles81,996
- Buses9,889
Includes 5,014 vehicles owned by federal, state and local governments. Trucks include pickups, SUVs and vans that the state registers as light trucks.
Year by year
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| Year | Licensed drivers | Per 1,000 residents | Registered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,635,139 | 718 | 2,809,456 |
| 2023 | 2,632,273 | 727.7 | 2,837,111 |
| 2022 | 2,628,775 | 724.9 | 2,789,423 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in Connecticut?
- Connecticut had 2,635,139 licensed drivers in 2024, or 718 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in Connecticut?
- 2,809,456 motor vehicles were registered in Connecticut in 2024: 1,028,799 automobiles, 1,688,772 trucks, 81,996 motorcycles and 9,889 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in Connecticut?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official Connecticut state government website (ending in .gov) to renew, replace or update a license. This page shows statewide totals only.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics (tables DL-1C, DL-22 and MV-1) · 2024 data