Rhode Island ranked 9th on safest states in America, WalletHub

Rhode Island ranks 9th overall in WalletHub’s 2025 analysis of the safest U.S. states, scoring 60.17 out of 100. This places the Ocean State among the top 10 for personal, financial, road, and workplace safety.

Rhode Island’s Safety Highlights

• Personal & Residential Safety: Rhode Island ranks 8th nationally, with low assault rates and a high number of law enforcement officers per capita.

• Financial Safety: The state holds the 13th spot, benefiting from a strong economy and low unemployment rates.

• Road Safety: Rhode Island is 14th, with relatively low traffic fatalities per 100 million miles traveled, despite the Federal Highway Administration ranking it the worst state for road quality in August.

• Workplace Safety: It ranks 40th, with a relatively low number of fatal occupational injuries per total workers.

• Emergency Preparedness: The state is 8th, indicating robust disaster readiness and response systems.

Rhode Island’s strong performance across these categories underscores its commitment to safeguarding residents through effective law enforcement, economic stability, and proactive safety measures.

Rhode Island ranked #9 overall, placing last among New England states, but still in the nation’s top ten. The region dominated the list, with Vermont (#1), Massachusetts (#2), New Hampshire (#3), Maine (#4), and Connecticut (#6) all joining Rhode Island among America’s safest states.

Source: Wallet Hub