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Car Insurance in Rhode Island

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Costs for Rhode Island drivers, the legal minimum, and which insurers charge the least

  • $154.monthly average for full coverage.
  • 25/50/25.the lowest liability limits.
  • 9th of 51.the priciest state (1st = highest).

How much car insurance costs in Rhode Island

Drivers in Rhode Island who carry full coverage pay $1,850 a year on average, about $154 a month. Policies that carry only the legal minimum average $1,041 a year. This is 15% higher than the US average, which is $1,613 a year.

Coverage in Rhode IslandPer yearPer month
Liability$1,041$87
Collision$600$50
Comprehensive$209$17
Full coverage (all three)$1,850$154

Source: NAIC 2024 Auto Insurance Database Average Premium Supplement (PDF).

Rhode Island's legal minimum

At a minimum, Rhode Island requires 25/50/25 liability coverage. Coverage includes $25,000 for each injured person and at least $50,000 for all injured people in one crash. At least $25,000 covers damage to other people's property.

Costs fall on the driver at fault in Rhode Island, with liability coverage handling the payment for a crash they caused.

Although it isn't required, insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage in most states.

Source: Rhode Island General Laws (RI Legislature).

What each part of the Rhode Island minimum car insurance limit pays for: one injured person, everyone hurt in a crash, and damaged property

How many drivers in Rhode Island lack insurance

In 2023, about 12% of Rhode Island drivers had no car insurance, the 25th highest share of the 51. If an uninsured driver hits you, uninsured motorist cover pays your bills.

Source: Insurance Information Institute, Facts + Statistics: Uninsured motorists (Insurance Research Council estimates).

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