Description of the Indicator
This indicator measures the number of new vehicle registrations by size and type of vehicle.
Why is it important?
These data help gauge industry health and automotive needs and preferences. Assessing these metrics can offer insight into shifting consumer trends and potential changes in road wear and tear.
How is the region performing?
Lackawanna County experienced a slight decrease of 1.6 percent in passenger vehicle registrations from 2022 to 2023. Similarly, the total number of registrations for trucks greater than 5,000 lbs. decreased by 0.8 percent. Luzerne County also experienced a slight decrease in passenger vehicle registrations from 2022 to 2023 (by 0.6 percent), but an increase of 1.7 percent in trucks over 5,000 lbs. Wayne County experienced a decrease in passenger vehicle registrations from 2022 to 2023 by 2.2 percent, and a decrease of 0.6 percent in the total number of vehicle registrations for trucks over 5,000 lbs.
The number of passenger vehicle registrations across the Commonwealth decreased by 2.7 percent from 2022 to 2023, and the number of registrations for trucks over 5,000 lbs. decreased by 0.5 percent.