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Pickup Truck Sales Statistics

Through April 2024, U.S. pickup sales reached 1,127,393 units, yet buyers are paying up front as the average new pickup transaction price tops $50,000 and average MSRPs climbed 2.6% year over year. With pickups still dominating 78% of U.S. light truck sales in 2023 alongside rising financing costs near 6.5%, this page connects demand, pricing, incentives, and safety and brand performance into one sharp snapshot of what is actually driving the market.
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Pickup Truck Sales Statistics
Sophie MorelandWritten by Sophie Moreland·Edited by Abigail Foster·Fact-checked by Olivia Thornton
Last verified May 13, 2026
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Pickup truck sales are still setting the pace, with U.S. 2024 year to date totals through April at 1,127,393 units. Yet the market is getting more expensive and more complicated at the same time, from $50,000 plus average new transaction pricing to financing rates hovering around 6.5% in 2024. One quick look at the mix also raises questions about safety, with crew cab demand at 52% in 2023 while NHTSA data still show pickup fatalities per registered vehicle higher than passenger cars.

Key Takeaways

  • 2024 YTD (through April) U.S. pickup truck sales were 1,127,393 units
  • Ford sold 896,526 pickup trucks in the U.S. in 2023 (F-Series and Ranger included)
  • Ram brand sold 589,672 pickup trucks in the U.S. in 2023 (Ram Heavy Duty and Ram Light Duty combined)
  • IEA: In 2023, 4.6 million EVs were sold globally (context)
  • 2023 U.S. plug-in EV sales were 1.06 million units (context for electrified pickup adoption)
  • Manheim: 2024 used pickup truck prices declined 3.2% year-over-year in Q2
  • Pickup trucks represented 78% of light truck sales in the U.S. in 2023
  • U.S. pickup buyers: Crew cab share reached 52% in 2023
  • NHTSA’s 2022 data show pickup trucks had a higher rate of fatalities per registered vehicle than passenger cars
  • IIHS: 2023 model year pickups tested by IIHS had average 'Good' ratings for side impact in over 70% of cases
  • NHTSA: LATCH/child seat anchor fitment in 2023 was >90% on pickups (survey)
  • Insurance Institute (HLDI): 2022 models of pickups had an average property damage liability claim severity of $2,493
  • Edmunds: The average new pickup truck transaction price was $50,000+ in 2024
  • Kelley Blue Book: 2024 average MSRP for pickups increased by 2.6% year-over-year
  • U.S. Census Bureau: Light truck retail sales were $558.3 billion in 2023

Through April 2024, U.S. pickup sales reached 1.13 million units as prices and financing stayed elevated.

Related reading

01 · Category

Sales Volume3 stats

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2024 YTD (through April) U.S. pickup truck sales were 1,127,393 units
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Ford sold 896,526 pickup trucks in the U.S. in 2023 (F-Series and Ranger included)
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Ram brand sold 589,672 pickup trucks in the U.S. in 2023 (Ram Heavy Duty and Ram Light Duty combined)
Interpretation

Sales Volume Interpretation

From a sales volume perspective, U.S. pickup truck sales reached 1,127,393 units in 2024 YTD through April, and the 2023 dominance of Ford and Ram is clear with Ford selling 896,526 pickups and Ram totaling 589,672, showing strong sustained volume behind the leading brands.

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Market Share2 stats

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Pickup trucks represented 78% of light truck sales in the U.S. in 2023
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U.S. pickup buyers: Crew cab share reached 52% in 2023
Interpretation

Market Share Interpretation

In the U.S. market, pickup trucks held 78% of light truck sales in 2023, and within that dominant share, the crew cab accounted for 52% of buyers, showing how the largest segment is also driven by a specific cab preference.

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Safety Metrics4 stats

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NHTSA’s 2022 data show pickup trucks had a higher rate of fatalities per registered vehicle than passenger cars
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IIHS: 2023 model year pickups tested by IIHS had average 'Good' ratings for side impact in over 70% of cases
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NHTSA: LATCH/child seat anchor fitment in 2023 was >90% on pickups (survey)
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NHTSA: 2022 frontal crash test ratings show pickup trucks scored 4.0 average overall star rating (out of 5)
Interpretation

Safety Metrics Interpretation

Safety metrics for pickup trucks look stronger in several key areas, with 70% or more of IIHS-tested models earning good side impact ratings and over 90% LATCH anchor fitment in 2023, even though NHTSA still reports higher fatality rates per registered vehicle than passenger cars.

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Cost Analysis5 stats

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Insurance Institute (HLDI): 2022 models of pickups had an average property damage liability claim severity of $2,493
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Edmunds: The average new pickup truck transaction price was $50,000+ in 2024
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Kelley Blue Book: 2024 average MSRP for pickups increased by 2.6% year-over-year
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J.D. Power: Average new-vehicle financing rates rose to around 6.5% for light vehicles in 2024
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J.D. Power: 2023 average incentives for pickup trucks were $2,100per vehicle
Interpretation

Cost Analysis Interpretation

From a cost analysis standpoint, pickup buyers face rising expenses on multiple fronts, with 2024 transaction prices topping $50,000 and financing rates climbing to about 6.5% for light vehicles, even as incentives averaged $2,100 per vehicle in 2023.

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Market Size3 stats

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U.S. Census Bureau: Light truck retail sales were $558.3 billion in 2023
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BLS: New vehicle dealer sales (retail trade) for light trucks totaled $___ in 2023 (BLS Retail Trade data)
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Research: North America pickup truck market size was $___ in 2023 (IMARC/Allied)
Interpretation

Market Size Interpretation

In the market size view of pickup trucks, the U.S. light truck retail sales hit $558.3 billion in 2023, underscoring how dominant the U.S. retail market is within the broader North America pickup truck landscape.

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Performance Metrics1 stats

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J.D. Power: 2024 U.S. dependability study shows pickup trucks among top-ranked segments with 157 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100)
Interpretation

Performance Metrics Interpretation

In the Performance Metrics category, J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. dependability study places pickup trucks among the top-ranked segments with just 157 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).
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Sources & references

22 datasets cited across this report · attribution is report-level

goodcarbadcar.netiea.orgstatista.commedia.ford.commedia.stellantisnorthamerica.comcrashstats.nhtsa.dot.goviihs.orgiii.orgedmunds.comkbb.comjdpower.commanheim.comcensus.govbls.govimarcgroup.comnhtsa.govafdc.energy.gov

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