Barrington, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barrington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barrington and Bristol County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bristol County numbers.
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
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 |
Bristol County has lower values than Rhode Island for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bristol County at a glance: 1 in 7 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 4.6% across 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.
Barrington had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bristol County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (15.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-195 (3), US-6 (2) and Atwells Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 15.4%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for Barrington fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Rhode Island.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
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 |
Barrington at a glance
| Population | 17,027 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,080 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02806) | $153,198 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02806) | $643,957 |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barrington
How many truck accidents are there in Barrington?
Bristol County has had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Barrington?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barrington: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barrington?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Barrington?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 15.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Barrington compared with Rhode Island?
The yearly rate is 6.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bristol County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Barrington?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.