Warwick, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warwick: 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
9 of 227 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warwick compares with Rhode Island
Warwick against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warwick stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Warwick | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 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) | 28.6% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 19.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Rhode Island, Warwick is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Warwick: I-95 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Warwick.
Overview
Warwick has recorded 227 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Warwick is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-195 (3), Atwells Ave (1) and Cranston St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for Warwick fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Warwick
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warwick) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 89 |
| Jefferson Blvd | 20 |
| SR-295 | 15 |
| Post Rd | 13 |
| West Shore Rd | 10 |
| Bald Hill Rd | 9 |
| Main Ave | 8 |
| Warwick Ave | 7 |
Warwick at a glance
| Population | 83,554 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,387 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warwick 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 | 5 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +454% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | -20% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | -15% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warwick
How many truck accidents are there in Warwick?
227 truck crashes have been reported in Warwick since 2015, with 3 deaths and 157 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Warwick?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warwick since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Warwick?
Truck crashes in Warwick peak in September, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Warwick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Warwick since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Warwick compared with Rhode Island?
The yearly rate is 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warwick, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Warwick?
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.