Little Compton, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little Compton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Little Compton and Newport County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newport County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newport County compares with Rhode Island
Newport County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newport County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.6 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 14.7% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Newport County sits below Rhode Island on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Newport County at a glance: June worst month: 15.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Newport County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Little Compton since 2015, this page uses Newport County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Little Compton since 2015 were spread across roads: 640 Sodom Road (1), I-195 (1), SR-138 (1), SR-138A (1) and SR-177 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Route planning tips for Little Compton fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Newport County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| I-195 | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-138A | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newport County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 24 |
| East Main Rd | 13 |
| West Main Rd | 10 |
| SR-138 | 5 |
| Fish Rd | 4 |
| Memorial Blvd | 4 |
| Admiral Kalbfus Rd | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
Little Compton at a glance
| Population | 3,553 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 173 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02837) | $134,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02837) | $797,386 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newport 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +158% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -1% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -12% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Little Compton
How many truck crashes happen in Little Compton?
Newport County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Little Compton?
June has the most truck crashes in Newport County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Little Compton?
Since 2015, Newport County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Little Compton compared with Rhode Island?
Newport County records 12.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Little Compton?
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.