Study: Where Does Your State Rank in Pickup Truck Use?

Pickup trucks have come a long way since their early days as work vehicles. Today, they are still a top choice for work truck drivers who need vehicles that can haul heavy loads and withstand rugged terrain. While modern-day pickup trucks have evolved to become functional family vehicles, the work truck appeal remains. With the availability of hybrid and electric options, drivers can now opt for more fuel-efficient vehicles.

From compact to full-size, the range of available options continues to grow, making pickup trucks the go-to choice for anyone needing a versatile and capable work truck.

However, pickup trucks are more prevalent in some states than others, accounting for an average of 16.5% of all vehicles on the road. 

According to a ranking of states by their share of light-duty pickup trucks from iseecars.com, Wyoming has the highest share, with 37.1%. This is 2.2 more pickup trucks than the national average. Wyoming, also known as “the Cowboy State,” is a Western Rocky Mountain state with unpaved roads, rugged terrain, and harsh winters, all requiring off-road and foul-weather capability.

Some key takeaways? 

• Texas, which also leads the nation in pickup truck sales volume, ranks 19th for the state’s total vehicle share. 
• Northern and mountainous states are the top 10 states with the highest share of pickup trucks. 
• On the other hand, New Jersey has the lowest share of pickup trucks at 7.9%, more than half the national average. 
• Except for Illinois, the 10 states with the lowest shares of pickup trucks are all coastal.

Check out the complete list from iseecars.com to see where your state ranks! Are you above the national average? 

Ranking of States by Pickup Truck Shares 

(Rank, State, Percentage of Trucks)

1. Wyoming 37.1%
2. Montana 34.7%
3. North Dakota 32.2%
4. Idaho 29.3%
5. South Dakota 28.8%
6. Alaska 26.9%
7. West Virginia 25.0%
8. Arkansas 24.3%
9. Maine 24.0%
10. Nebraska 23.8%
11. Louisiana 23.7%
12. Iowa 23.4%
13. New Mexico 23.2%
14. Mississippi 22.9%
15. Vermont 22.1%
16. Kentucky 21.2%
17. Utah 20.5%
18. Wisconsin 20.5%
19. Texas 20.4%
20. Kansas 20.2%
21. Minnesota 20.2%
22. Alabama 20.1%
23. Oklahoma 19.5%
24. Tennessee 19.3%
25. New Hampshire 18.8%
26. Colorado 18.7%
27. Michigan 18.4%
28. South Carolina 18.3%
29. Missouri 17.9%
30. Oregon 17.2%
31. Washington 17.1%
32. Arizona 16.9%

National Average 16.5%

33. North Carolina 15.8%
34. Indiana 15.8%
35. Ohio 15.7%
36. Georgia 15.7%
37. Pennsylvania 14.7%
38. Florida 13.8%
39. Hawaii 13.7%
40. Nevada 13.5%
41. Delaware 13.2%
42. Virginia 12.9%
43. Rhode Island 12.8%
44. New York 12.5%
45. Illinois 12.4%
46. Massachusetts 11.7%
47. California 11.3%
48. Maryland 10.6%
49. Connecticut 10.3%
50. New Jersey 7.9%