West Warwick, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Warwick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Warwick 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 |
Kent County sits below Rhode Island on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Rhode Island on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for West Warwick: I-95 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Warwick since 2015.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 395 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
West Warwick had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kent County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% 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 (3). After it: Cranston St (1), Jefferson Bl (1) and Roger Williams Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Route planning tips for West Warwick fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 3 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 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 |
West Warwick at a glance
| Population | 31,326 |
| Land area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4,000 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02893) | $77,608 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02893) | $331,295 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Warwick
How many truck accidents are there in West Warwick?
Kent County has had 395 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Warwick?
I-95 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Warwick since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Warwick?
The worst month is August: 11.6% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Warwick?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Warwick compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West 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.