Central Falls, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central Falls and Providence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Providence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Providence County compares with Rhode Island
Providence County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Providence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.0 | 14.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Providence County sits below Rhode Island on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Central Falls: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Central Falls (2.0 → 3.8).
Overview
Police reported 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks in Providence County since 2015: 685 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Central Falls since 2015, this page uses Providence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% 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 (5). After it: I-195 (3), I-295 (3) and US-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.5 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Central Falls fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Providence County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Providence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Adamsdale Rd | 1 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Providence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 208 |
| SR-295 | 86 |
| SR-146 | 82 |
| SR-195 | 46 |
| Hartford Ave | 35 |
| SR-6 | 32 |
| Putnam Pike | 22 |
| Mendon Rd | 19 |
Central Falls at a glance
| Population | 23,034 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 19,291 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02863) | $49,285 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02863) | $356,569 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Providence 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 | 40 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 141 | +251% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 105 | -25% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 86 | -18% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central Falls
How many truck crashes happen in Central Falls?
Since 2015, 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Providence County (685 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Central Falls?
I-95 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Central Falls since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Central Falls?
October has the most truck crashes in Providence County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Central Falls?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Providence County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Central Falls compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
Providence County records 14.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Central Falls?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.