Bristol County, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bristol County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bristol County compares with Rhode Island
Bristol County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.5 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 13.9% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 28.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 5.6% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 71% below the state |
Compared with Rhode Island, Bristol County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Bristol County: 1 in 7 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 13.9%, vs 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Overview
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bristol County. They injured 24 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 112 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded in Bristol County.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 15.4% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for Bristol County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Rhode Island.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Bristol County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol County) |
|---|---|
| Metacom Ave | 9 |
| Main St | 5 |
| County Rd | 4 |
| Market St | 4 |
| Hope St | 3 |
| Child St | 2 |
| Metacom Av | 2 |
| Adams St | 1 |
Bristol County at a glance
| Population | 50,145 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,078 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $115,014 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +1323% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -41% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -12% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 2000s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Bristol County
ZIP codes in Bristol County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bristol County
How many truck crashes happen in Bristol County?
39 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 24 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bristol County?
January has the most truck crashes in Bristol County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bristol County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, 15.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bristol County compare with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 6.5 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bristol County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.