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Rhode Island in 2007
Deaths 69Fatal crashes 64Per 100,000 6.5US deaths 41,259
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2007.
In 2007, 69 people died in 64 fatal crashes in Rhode Island, 6.5 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 15% from 81 in 2006 to 69 in 2007.
Rhode Island accounted for 0.2% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
42.2% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between midnight to 6am; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Rhode Island 2007 | Rhode Island 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 69 | 81 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 64 | 72 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.5 | 7.6 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 42% | 49% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 5 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 38 | 40 | 5.9 | 357 |
| Kent County | 9 | 10 | 5.8 | 98 |
| Washington County | 8 | 8 | 6.1 | 105 |
| Newport County | 4 | 6 | 7.2 | 30 |
| Bristol County | 5 | 5 | 10.0 | 10 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Rhode Island in 2007?
69 people in 64 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 6.5 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Rhode Island had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Providence County with 40 deaths in 38 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Rhode Island?
69 deaths against 81 in 2006 (+-15%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.