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Rhode Island in 2008
Deaths 65Fatal crashes 63Per 100,000 6.2US deaths 37,423
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 2008.
In 2008, 65 people died in 63 fatal crashes in Rhode Island, 6.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 6% from 69 in 2007 to 65 in 2008.
Rhode Island accounted for 0.2% of the 37,423 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
36.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
37% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 2007 and the nation
| Measure | Rhode Island 2008 | Rhode Island 2007 | United States 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 65 | 69 | 37,423 |
| Fatal crashes | 63 | 64 | 34,172 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.2 | 6.5 | 12.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 42% | 33% |
Counties in 2008
Every county with a fatal crash in 2008, 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 | 36 | 37 | 5.5 | 357 |
| Kent County | 11 | 12 | 7.0 | 98 |
| Washington County | 11 | 11 | 8.4 | 105 |
| Newport County | 4 | 4 | 4.8 | 30 |
| Bristol County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 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 2008?
65 people in 63 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2008 file, or 6.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Rhode Island had the most crash deaths in 2008?
Providence County with 37 deaths in 36 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2008 compare with 2007 in Rhode Island?
65 deaths against 69 in 2007 (+-6%). Nationally the 2008 total was 37,423.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2008 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.