Coventry, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coventry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coventry and Kent County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kent County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 395 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Rhode Island
Kent County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 19.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Rhode Island, Kent County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Coventry: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Coventry: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 395 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kent County since 2015: 273 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Coventry since 2015; patterns below come from Kent County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-2 (1), US-6 (1) and US-6A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for Coventry fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| US-6A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 155 |
| Jefferson Blvd | 20 |
| SR-295 | 15 |
| Post Rd | 13 |
| SR-4 | 11 |
| West Shore Rd | 10 |
| Bald Hill Rd | 9 |
| Main Ave | 8 |
Coventry at a glance
| Population | 36,081 |
| Land area | 59.1 sq mi |
| Density | 611 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02816) | $101,431 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02816) | $350,104 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 51 | +251% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -17% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coventry
How many truck accidents are there in Coventry?
395 truck crashes have been reported in Kent County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 273 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coventry?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coventry: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coventry?
August has the most truck crashes in Kent County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coventry?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kent County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Coventry compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coventry?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.