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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in Tennessee
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 5,172,916
- Per 1,000 residents
- 717.7
- Rank 29 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 889
- Registered vehicles
- 7,175,641
Licensed drivers by age
Tennessee, 2024
- 19 and under221,105
- 20-24381,503
- 25-29427,485
- 30-34446,121
- 35-39424,146
- 40-44409,930
- 45-49387,992
- 50-54416,466
- 55-59413,653
- 60-64431,698
- 65-69393,620
- 70-74324,424
- 75-79246,834
- 80-84144,529
- 85 and over103,410
Drivers by sex
| Drivers | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,493,267 | 48.2% |
| Female | 2,679,649 | 51.8% |
Some states also report drivers of unknown sex, so the two groups may not add up to the total.
Registered vehicles by type
Tennessee, 2024
- Automobiles2,253,028
- Trucks4,696,396
- Motorcycles204,353
- Buses21,864
Includes 142,156 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 | 5,172,916 | 717.7 | 7,175,641 |
| 2023 | 5,122,784 | 718.8 | 6,950,844 |
| 2022 | 5,061,288 | 717.8 | 6,828,011 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in Tennessee?
- Tennessee had 5,172,916 licensed drivers in 2024, or 717.7 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in Tennessee?
- 7,175,641 motor vehicles were registered in Tennessee in 2024: 2,253,028 automobiles, 4,696,396 trucks, 204,353 motorcycles and 21,864 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in Tennessee?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official Tennessee 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