Vehicle theft is serious business. In the United States:

• Passenger cars make up more than 50 percent of all stolen motor vehicles.
• Forty-two percent of all stolen motor vehicles are never recovered.
• There were 765,484 motor vehicles stolen in 2016.
• A motor vehicle is stolen every 41 seconds in the United States.

Here is NHTSA’s list of the top 10 States with the most motor vehicles stolen (such as passenger cars, trucks, multipurpose vehicles) in CY 2016.

1. California
2. Texas
3. Florida
4. Washington
5. Georgia
6. Illinois
7. Ohio
8. Colorado
9. Missouri
10. Arizona

Here is NHTSA’s list of the top 10 stolen motor vehicles in CY 2016.

1. Honda Accord
2. Honda Civic
3. Chevrolet Silverado
4. Toyota Camry
5. Ford F150
6. Nissan Altima
7. Toyota Corolla
8. Ford F250
9. Ford Econoline
10. Chevrolet Impala

Take action! Here are ways you can help prevent motor vehicle theft.

• Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Do not leave the area while your vehicle is running.
• Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
• Always stow away your valuables.

For more information on motor vehicle theft prevention, visit NHTSA.gov/theft.