Tiverton, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tiverton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tiverton 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 has lower values than Rhode Island for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Rhode Island on garbage-truck share.
Newport County at a glance: June 15.9% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Newport County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Tiverton since 2015, this page uses Newport County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Tiverton happened on SR-24 (2), US-6 (2), 640 Sodom Road (1), Brayton Ave (1) and Joseph Dr (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for Tiverton 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 |
Tiverton at a glance
| Population | 15,938 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,814 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02878) | $106,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02878) | $411,548 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tiverton
How many truck crashes happen in Tiverton?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Newport County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tiverton?
Truck crashes in Newport County peak in June, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tiverton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newport County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tiverton compare with Rhode Island?
The yearly rate is 12.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newport County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tiverton?
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.