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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, the most dangerous city to drive in in Rhode Island is Smithfield, RI with 16.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year (2020–2024; Road Danger Score 88/100), vs a US average of 12.3.
Highest Traffic-Fatality Rates in Rhode Island
Cities ranked by Road Danger Score — 5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents from NHTSA FARS.
| # | City | Danger Score | Deaths per 100K/yr | Deaths 2020–2024 | Alcohol % | Speeding % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smithfield | 88/100 | 16.1 | 18 | 28% | 44% |
| 2 | Westerly | 60/100 | 9.3 | 11 | 46% | 27% |
| 3 | Lincoln | 36/100 | 6.0 | 7 | 29% | 57% |
| 4 | Cranston | 31/100 | 5.5 | 23 | 36% | 50% |
| 5 | Woonsocket | 31/100 | 5.5 | 12 | 42% | 50% |
| 6 | Warwick | 31/100 | 5.5 | 23 | 26% | 35% |
| 7 | Johnston | 29/100 | 5.3 | 8 | 43% | 29% |
| 8 | Providence | 29/100 | 5.3 | 51 | 36% | 46% |
| 9 | Pawtucket | 28/100 | 5.2 | 20 | 32% | 32% |
| 10 | South Kingstown | 26/100 | 5.0 | 8 | 38% | 25% |
| 11 | Newport | 24/100 | 4.8 | 6 | 33% | 17% |
| 12 | East Providence | 23/100 | 4.6 | 11 | 46% | 36% |
| 13 | West Warwick | 7/100 | 1.9 | 3 | 0% | 33% |
| 14 | North Providence | 6/100 | 1.7 | 3 | 0% | 0% |