Ford Transit Connect Insurance Cost in Rhode Island
Insuring a Ford Transit Connect in Rhode Island costs about $1,745 a year ($146/month) for full coverage by our estimate — +22% versus the same car nationally — the 7th most expensive of 51 states for this model.
Ford Transit Connect insurance in Rhode Island at a glance
The Ford Transit Connect is 9% cheaper than the average vehicle to insure in Rhode Island. Rhode Island's own base rates are 20% higher than the national average, which carries through to every model.
Rhode Island factors that affect Transit Connect premiums
- Uninsured drivers: 12.4% of Rhode Island drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your Transit Connect.
- Theft: 105 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
- Weather: FEMA rates Rhode Island's expected annual losses as very low for hail, relatively low for tornado, relatively low for hurricane, relatively low for inland (river) flooding, relatively low for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
- Crash risk: 0.68 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
- Fault system: At-fault (tort).
Ford Transit Connect insurance cost in Rhode Island cities
| City | Full coverage | Minimum | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $1,910 | $895 | +9% |
| Cranston | $1,770 | $830 | +1% |
| Warwick | $1,745 | $825 | 0% |
| Pawtucket | $1,900 | $890 | +9% |
| East Providence | $1,760 | $825 | +1% |
| Woonsocket | $1,920 | $900 | +10% |
| Newport | $1,680 | $795 | −4% |
| Central Falls | $2,015 | $945 | +15% |
Ford Transit Connect insurance in Rhode Island by driver
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $2,255 | $3,270 | $4,805 | $400 |
| Young adult (22) | $1,310 | $1,905 | $2,795 | $233 |
| Adult in their 30s | $820 | $1,190 | $1,745 | $145 |
| Adult in their 50s | $755 | $1,095 | $1,605 | $134 |
| Senior (72) | $920 | $1,330 | $1,955 | $163 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $1,190 | $1,725 | $2,535 | $211 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $1,515 | $2,200 | $3,230 | $269 |
Coverage levels
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $820 | $68 | $675–$970 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $1,190 | $99 | $975–$1,405 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,745 | $146 | $1,430–$2,060 |
Rhode Island minimum: 25/50/25 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.
Rivals in Rhode Island
| Model | Full coverage in RI | vs. Transit Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | $1,895 | +9% |
| GMC Savana | $1,870 | +7% |
| Chevrolet Express | $1,870 | +7% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Ford Transit Connect insurance in Rhode Island?
About $1,745 a year ($146 a month) for full coverage and $820 for Rhode Island's minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 22% more than the national estimate for the same car.
Is the Ford Transit Connect cheaper to insure than the average car in Rhode Island?
The average vehicle in Rhode Island is about $1,915 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Ford Transit Connect is 9% cheaper than average.
Where in Rhode Island is Ford Transit Connect insurance cheapest?
Among the largest Rhode Island cities, Newport has the lowest estimate (about $1,680) and Central Falls the highest (about $2,015).
What insurance do I need for a Ford Transit Connect in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island requires at least 25/50/25 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
- R.I. Gen. Laws 31-47-2 (financial security definitions and limits)
- RI DBR Insurance Division: Industry Alert 2018-2 (SR-22 filings eliminated)
- RI DMV: GU-1338 Special Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate
- RI DBR: Division of Insurance - Consumers
- RI DBR: Have a Question or Complaint?
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- FEMA National Risk Index
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey