Providence, Rhode Island Auto Insurance - Agents

Providence, Rhode Island is a city of about 172,000 and is the most populous city and capital of the state. Providence residents are spread out over an area of around 21 square miles. The city’s economy relies largely on healthcare, education, as well as the US Postal Service and several large banks which are headquartered in the city. The Port of Providence is also the second-largest deepwater seaport in the region and thus handles a large amount of seaborne tonnage.

Providence is accessible by major highways Interstate 95, I-195, and I-295. The city is also connected to other major cities via Amtrak and the Acela high-speed train service. Public transportation is plentiful and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority operates bus service throughout the city and state. Overall, fatal accidents are typically lower in Providence than throughout the rest of the state.

Providence has what is described as an “in-between” climate meaning it is a mix of a humid continental climate and humid subtropical climate. The city’s weather is characterized by warm summers and cold winters with pronounced humidity throughout the year. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year though it is heavier in the winter than the summer. Providence is susceptible to Nor’easters and hurricanes due to its New England coastal location.