COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Providence County: larger FARS fatality book
Providence County (RI) holds a larger FARS book (301, #192 of 3,137) with 52 latest-year deaths.
- 301
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 52
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 7.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Providence County ranks #192 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (301 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Providence County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Providence County carries a top-third fatality book (301 across 2016-2023, #192 of 3,137) at 7.9/100k.
- #1,970 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #192 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #1 of 5
- in RI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost PROVIDENCE-7 · Providence 7.9/100k · #1,970 of 2,328
Providence County · 7.9/100k · increasing
- TREND 7.9/100k
- CAUSE #1,970 of 2,328
- PHOTO 301 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH near Albany
- FARS +63.2% vs RI
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Rhode Island state profile →
Providence County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Camden
Camden County
8 per 100k
- Providence
Providence County
8 per 100k
- Albany
Albany County
8 per 100k
- Kitsap
Kitsap County
8 per 100k
- Cleveland
Cleveland County
8 per 100k
What this shows Providence County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Providence County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Providence County is 65% deadlier than the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 5 rated counties in Rhode Island, Providence County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 4.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Providence County's rate and the state average is 3.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Washington County, at 5.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Washington County (5.4), Newport County (4.8), Kent County (4.1), Bristol County (2.0, limited data).
Providence County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 84% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Providence County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (7.9 here), outside Rhode Island.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (301 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Providence County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Providence County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Rhode Island statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for RI
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with PLetter index including RI counties
- ALBANY County, NY fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- KITSAP County, WA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- CLEVELAND County, OK fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- CAMDEN County, NJ fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Providence County, Rhode Island?
Providence County recorded 301 total traffic fatalities across 284 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 52 fatalities. The county averages approximately 33.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Providence County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (284 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Providence County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Rhode Island may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Providence County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Providence County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Providence County?
Providence County has a fatality rate of 7.9 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Providence County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Providence County ranks #1,970 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 5 rated counties in RI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Providence County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence County's per-capita rate of 7.9 per 100,000 residents is above the Rhode Island county average of 4.8. Visit the Rhode Island state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Providence County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.