January 9, 2025 | Jesse Singer

The Best Selling Pickup Truck In Every State


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Pickup trucks are the most popular vehicle in the United States and the Ford F-150 has been the best selling vehicle in the country for almost 50 years now. But while the F-150 might take the overall crown, when we break it down by state, there are some other pickups that get more love. So, let's see which states prefer which pickups...

Pickup Trucks States L

Alabama

Ford F-150

As we mentioned before—the F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the country for almost a half-century. So, you will be seeing it on this list quite a few times. Although, maybe not as often as you might've assumed?

Ford F-150 on the roadReinhold Möller, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Alaska

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

In 2023, there were 543,319 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s sold in America.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 on the roadReinhold Möller, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Arizona

Toyota Tacoma

In 2023, there were 234,768 Toyota Tacomas sold in America.

Toyota Tacoma (N300) TRD Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Arkansas

GMC Sierra 1500

In 2023, there were 295,737 GMC Sierra 1500s sold across the country.

GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 6.2L Crew CabDamian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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California

Toyota Tacoma

Something else Arizona and California have in common besides the warm weather.

Newport Beach Life Guard TacomaNoah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Colorado

Ford F-150

There were 750,789 Ford F-150s sold in the United States in 2023.

Black colored Ford F-150Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Connecticut

Toyota Tacoma

Tacoma sales accounted for 12.2% of all Toyota’s US sales in 2023.

White Toyota TacomaTaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Delaware

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sales accounted for 31.7% of all Chevrolet’s US sales in 2023.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Florida

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 sales accounted for 39.2% of all Ford’s US sales in 2023.

Ford F-150 Svt Raptor Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Georgia

Ford F-150

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning UltraTech66, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Hawaii

Toyota Tacoma

Aloha Tacoma.

Green Toyota TacomaDestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Idaho

Ford F-150

The number of registered pickup trucks in the US rose by 71% between 1995 and 2019—going from 28.2 million to 48.3 million.

1987 Ford F-150 back viewElise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Illinois

Ford F-150

The Ford F-150 is the top pickup in 27 states.

Ford F-150 At Southern CommandNoah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Indiana

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Silverado 1500 leads the pack in seven states.

White Chevrolet Silverado 1500Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Iowa

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Kansas

Ford F-150

The bed accounted for 64% of the length of a typical F-150 in the 1970s. As of 2021, it's 63%.

Ford F-150 Bethlehem, Nh Fire DepartmentBull-Doser, Wikimedia Commons

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Kentucky

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 3.5 Platinum V6 4X4 2022Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Louisiana

Ford F-150

Department Of The Air Force Police Ford F-150Raymond Wambsgans, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Maine

Ford F-150

Ford F-Series XII Limousine Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Maryland

Toyota Tacoma

Would it surprise you to learn that the Tacoma is the favorite pickup in 14 states?

Black colored Toyota TacomaAlexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Massachusetts

Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma (3Rd Generation)SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Michigan

Ford F-150

Cherry red colored Ford F-Series Xii Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Minnesota

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

'01-'02 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Single CabBull-Doser, Wikimedia Commons

Mississippi

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 ShelbyMatti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Missouri

Ford F-150

Sheriff's Ford F-150TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Montana

Ford F-150

Ford Ranger F-150 Truckdave_7, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Nebraska

Ford F-150

Ford F-Series (1969)Andrew Bone, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Nevada

Toyota Tacoma

Red Toyota Tacoma Trd Off Road Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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New Hampshire

Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma 4.0 truckZinnsoldat, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

New Jersey

Ford F-150

1978 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer 2WD, Front RightMr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

New Mexico

Ford F-150

Ford F-Series Xiii Crew Cab Fx4 Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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New York

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Start spreading the news: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the best-selling pickup truck in New York state.

15 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High CountryHJUdall, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

North Carolina

Toyota Tacoma

2019 Toyota Tacoma Au Siam 2019Bull-Doser, Wikimedia Commons

North Dakota

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 Lightning Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Ohio

Ram 1500

There were 444,926 Ram 1500s sold in America in 2023 and they accounted for 82.5% of all Ram sales in the country. And yet, Ohio is the only state in which the truck was the best-seller.

Ram 1500 Hemi e-DriveCalreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Oklahoma

Ford F-150

Black 2008 Ford F-150 MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Oregon

Toyota Tacoma

2003 Toyota Tacoma XtracabChris F, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Pennsylvania

Ford F-150

70S Ford F-Series Ranger Truckdave_7, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Rhode Island

Toyota Tacoma

Blue Toyota Tacoma Trd Pro Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

South Carolina

Ford F-150

Ford F series police carAlex Smith, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

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South Dakota

Ford F-150

2021 Ford F-150 Xl Police ResponderElise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Tennessee

Ford F-150

Ford Shelby F-150Matti Blume, CC BY-SA, Wikimedia Commons

Texas

Ford F-150

Are the Ford F-150s bigger in Texas?

Ford F-150 (Thirteenth Generation) Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Utah

Ford F-150

2009 Ford F-150 Xlt 5.4 V8Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Vermont

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 Raptor RHJUdall, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

Virginia

Toyota Tacoma

Virginia is for lovers and Toyota Tacomas apparently.

2020 Toyota Tacoma Trd Pro Rear NYIAS 2019Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Washington

Toyota Tacoma

Black colored Toyota Tacomailikewaffles11, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

West Virginia

Toyota Tacoma

Grey colored Toyota Tacoma 2017DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Wisconsin

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The front of a 2019 Chevrolet SilveradoGhostofakina, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Wyoming

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 Lightning IAA 2023 Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons


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