5 Cheapest Car Insurance in Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 2023

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Thang Truong
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The easiest way to get around Pawtucket, RI is by car. In order to drive in Pawtucket, you’ll need at least the minimum amount of car insurance. If you are looking for cheap car insurance in Pawtucket, look no further. BravoPolicy has analyzed millions of car insurance rates to find the cheapest car insurance companies in Pawtucket for a variety of drivers: of different age groups and with different driving records.

Cheapest car insurance companies in Pawtucket, Rhode Island 

For the analysis of the cheapest car insurance companies in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, we get public rate filings of the companies making up the majority of car insurance market share in the city for a full coverage car insurance policy of 50/100/50, which also includes comprehensive and collision coverages.

USAA has the cheapest car insurance rate in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with the average cost of $73 per month, or $872 per year. State Farm offers the second cheapest rate at $85 per month. Below are the 5 cheapest car insurance companies in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and their average rates. 

Companies  Average monthly premiums  Average annual premiums 
USAA $73 $872
State Farm $85 $1,019
Allstate $92 $1,100
Travelers $105 $1,261
Nationwide $118 $1,422

You should keep in mind that car insurance rates are determined individually taking several personal factors into consideration, so these may not be your cheapest rate. It is always important to shop around with a few companies to find the cheapest rate for you.

Average car insurance cost in Pawtucket, Rhode Island 

The average car insurance cost for different coverage limits in Pawtucket, Rhode Island are as follows:

Coverage limits  Average monthly premiums  Average annual premiums 
Minimum coverage $43 $521
50/100/50 $71 $850
100/300/100 $96 $1,152

We should note that the average cost of car insurance with 100/300/100 coverage limits in Rhode Island is about $147 a month.

Average cost of car insurance in Pawtucket’s top zip codes

Below are the average car insurance costs in top zip codes in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. 

Zip code Average monthly rate
2860 $146
2861 $128

Cheapest car insurance for minimum coverage in Pawtucket, RI

The cheapest average policy quote for minimum coverage in Pawtucket is about $494 a year, from State Farm . Here are the 5 cheapest car insurance companies for minimum coverage in Pawtucket, RI.

Minimum coverage required in Pawtucket RI are as follows:

  • Bodily injury liability coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
  • Property damage liability coverage: $25,000 per accident
  • Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
State Farm $41 $494
USAA $54 $645
Amica Mutual $60 $714
Travelers $68 $810
Allstate $82 $989

Cheapest car insurance for full coverage in Pawtucket, RI

Nationwide offers the cheapest rate on full coverage car insurance, with a quote of $938 a year, but depending on your circumstances, State Farm also has competitive rates, at about $1,076 a year, which is still cheaper than the average. 

Below are full coverage limits we used to analyzed the rates below: 

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person.
  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident.
  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident.
  • $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage per person.
  • $300,000 uninsured motorist coverage per accident.
  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible.
  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible.
Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
Nationwide $78 $938
State Farm $90 $1,076
Allstate $97 $1,159
USAA $106 $1,269
Nationwide $116 $1,393

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a DUI in Pawtucket, RI

Having a DUI on your record can raise your premiums by about $1,085 a year. If you have a DUI on your record, try USAA: they have average quotes of about $1,444 a year for those with a DUI. State Farm is the second cheapest, at about $2,200 a year. 

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
USAA $120 $1,444
State Farm $183 $2,200
Allstate $193 $2,310
Nationwide $202 $2,420
Amica Mutual $212 $2,544

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with an at-fault accident in Pawtucket, RI

State Farm and Allstate are both worth a look if you’ve been in one at-fault accident in Pawtucket, RI. State Farm can offer you a policy for about $1,207 and Allstate rates are about $1,286 a year. 

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
State Farm $101 $1,207
Allstate $107 $1,286
USAA $117 $1,404
Progressive $130 $1,562
Travelers $144 $1,732

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a speeding ticket in Pawtucket, RI

Progressive can offer you car insurance after a speeding ticket that’s about 50% cheaper than the average rate. Progressive is about $95 a month or $1,145 a year. State Farm is about $$112 a month, or $1,350 a year—almost $1,000 more. 

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
Progressive $95 $1,145
State Farm $112 $1,350
Amica Mutual $127 $1,519
Liberty Mutual $135 $1,615
Allstate $149 $1,784

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with bad credit in Pawtucket, RI

While some states have moved to prohibit insurance companies from using your credit score to set your car insurance rates, Rhode Island is not one of them. Drivers with poor credit might want to look at either State Farm (with an average rate of $114 a month) or Progressive with an average rate of $96 a month.

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
Progressive $96 $1,156
State Farm $114 $1,363
Nationwide $128 $1,533
USAA $136 $1,630
Allstate $150 $1,801

Cheapest car insurance for 20 years old with good driving record in Pawtucket, RI 

The cheapest rate we could find for a 20-year-old driver in Pawtucket, FL was USAA insurance at $131.

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
USAA $131 $1,577
State Farm $143 $1,715
Progressive $197 $2,365
Travelers $230 $2,766
Amica Mutual $267 $3,204

Cheapest car insurance for 30 years old with good driving record in Pawtucket, RI

The cheapest rate we could find for a 30-year-old in Pawtucket, FL was from USAA at $90 a month.

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
USAA $90 $1,086
Progressive $98 $1,175
Liberty Mutual $128 $1,533
State Farm $154 $1,852
Nationwide $181 $2,171

Cheapest car insurance for 40 years old with good driving record in Pawtucket, RI 

State Farm was also cheapest for 40-year-olds in Pawtucket, at $77 a month. 

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
State Farm $77 $922
USAA $92 $1,101
Liberty Mutual $137 $1,639
Travelers $173 $2,075
Nationwide $190 $2,280

Cheapest car insurance for 50 years old with good driving record in Pawtucket, RI 

One of the great things about turning 50 is that your car insurance rates go down. The best rate we could find for a 50-year-old was also from State Farm , and the average rate is $76 a month.

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
State Farm $76 $914
USAA $92 $1,109
Allstate $107 $1,279
Travelers $141 $1,697
Amica Mutual $162 $1,945

Cheapest car insurance for 60 years old with good driving record in Pawtucket, RI 

If you’re in your 60s, you should consider either USAA or State Farm. USAA can get you a rate of $79 while State Farm can offer you a quote of $93 a month. 

Companies Average monthly premiums Average annual premiums
USAA $79 $952
State Farm $93 $1,117
Nationwide $99 $1,193
Amica Mutual $142 $1,701
Allstate $161 $1,929

What factors impact car insurance cost in Pawtucket, RI?

You may be surprised if you call one of these companies and get a dramatically different quote than is listed here. The reason for that is that car insurance rates vary by a number of factors:

  • Age
  • Driving history: one speeding ticket can increase your rates by 24%!
  • Zip code: some zip codes have higher property crime than others
  • Car make and model: some cars are likely to be stolen, and that hot-rod you’ve been eyeing will definitely cost more to insure than an average, run-of-the-mill sedan with good safety features
  • Mileage: the more you drive, the higher your rates. Insurance companies see it as the more time you spend on the road, the more likely it is that you’ll be in an accident
  • Credit history: only California, Massachusetts and Hawaii have dismissed credit history as a factor in car insurance
  • Marital status: married people pay less because statistically, they are in 50% fewer accidents than their single counterparts. 
  • Gender: men pay about 6% less, unless you’re a teenage male, in which case you pay about 14% more than a teenage girl
  • Homeownership: If you are a homeowner, carriers seem to offer you a better rate than renters. 
  • And many more other factors. Each carrier has their own set of factors that they consider in their proprietary underwriting models to provide you with a rate. 

Some of these things you can control, and others you can’t do anything about. 

How to find cheap car insurance in Pawtucket, RI? 

The good news is that there are ways to save money on your car insurance, including:

  • Bundle one or more policies, such as your home and auto insurance with the same company. Usually, you can get a 5% o 10% discount, and maybe as much as a 20% discount.
  • If you’re over 55, ask AARP about special rates
  • If you’re a student, you can qualify for the good student discount with a B average or better and save 10%
  • Work to improve your credit score. People with better credit pay less for car insurance. 
  • Ask about pay in full, ETF, auto pay and other discounts. 
  • Drive safely!

Pawtucket, Rhode Island SR-22

An SR-22 is a legal document you need to get if you have a violation like a DUI or multiple traffic violations on your record. You can also be required to have an SR-22 if you get caught driving without insurance or with a suspended license. An SR-22 is not insurance, it’s a form your insurance company files with the state of Rhode Island to ensure you remain insured. 

If you are not insured already and need an SR-22, you might have to pay a fee and you’ll pay higher rates because of your high-risk driving. Some carriers won’t insure you at all, but some will offer you a policy—at an inflated rate, of course. 

If you already have insurance, you’ll contact your insurance company to request that they file an SR-22 for you. They might refuse to cover you, but you can obtain new insurance. 

What are the minimum car insurance coverage requirements in Pawtucket, Rhode Island? 

You’ll need the minimum car insurance coverage to operate a car in Pawtucket, Rhode Island:

  • Bodily injury liability coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
  • Property damage liability coverage: $25,000 per accident
  • Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident

What is car insurance full coverage in Pawtucket, RI? 

Full coverage car insurance means that you have collision and comprehensive insurance added on to your policy. If you have a loan, the lender will require this coverage. 

Below are the coverages we used to analyze car insurance cost for full coverage in Pawtucket, RI: 

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person.
  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident.
  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident.
  • $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage per person.
  • $300,000 uninsured motorist coverage per accident.
  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible.
  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

What does car insurance cover? 

Rhode Island requires Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL). You need a minimum of $10,000 each to register a car in Rhode Island. 

However, these limits are the bare minimum. One visit to an emergency department could cost you over $10,000, so higher limits are a good idea. You’ll also want to consider:

Bodily injury liability: Covers medical expenses of another driver or pedestrian when you’re in an at-fault accident. It’s not required in Rhode Island but going without it can leave you vulnerable to costly lawsuits. 

Property damage liability: Damage to another person’s property. This could be their car, the contents of their car, their fence, their home, or whatever else you manage to hit. At least $10,000 in PDL is required in Rhode Island, but that amount won’t go very far. 

Uninsured motorist: covers your medical expenses if you’re in an accident with an uninsured driver. 

Underinsured motorist: covers your medical expenses if you’re in an accident with someone who doesn’t have enough liability insurance to cover your medical bills. 

Collision: covers the costs of repairing your own vehicle if you’re in an accident. 

Comprehensive: covers damage to your vehicle due to vandalism, theft, or weather. If you have a loan or a lease, your lender will require both of these coverages. 

Our methodology 

For all profiles in the analysis, BravoPolicy analysts included 5-15 largest insurance companies in each city and state. Wherever available, we included rates from smaller companies as well. 

For each city and each driver profile, we included rates for the selected 10-20 zip codes in the city and averaged for the carrier’s rate in the city of the analysis. 

For the cheapest company overall, the cheapest company for minimum coverage, and the cheapest company for full coverage, we analyzed rates for 30-year-old drivers with good credit. 

For full coverage policies, we used the following coverage limits:

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person.
  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident.
  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident.
  • $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage per person.
  • $300,000 uninsured motorist coverage per accident.
  • Collision coverage with a $500 deductible.
  • Comprehensive coverage with a $500 deductible.

We used a 2020 Toyota Camry L for all drivers and assumed 10,000 annual miles driven.

We analyzed rates for drivers 20 to 60 years old in ten-year increments.

We used the same assumptions for all other driver profiles, with the following exceptions:

  • For drivers with minimum coverage, we used the minimum required coverage by law in the state.
  • For drivers with one at-fault crash, we included rates for drivers with one at-fault crash that happened in the past six months.
  • For drivers with a DUI, we included rates for drivers that had a drunken driving violation that happened in the past 6 months 

These are the average rates based on the rates filling of the insurance companies. Your rates will be different. 

Thang Truong
Thang Truong

Thang Truong covers small business insurance and small business success at BravoPolicy. He is a licensed P&C insurance agent. Previously, he held product leadership positions at realtor.com, Capital One, NerdWallet, and Mulberry Technology. He holds a MBA degree from UC Berkeley - Haas School of Business.

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