Ashaway, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ashaway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ashaway and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Rhode Island
Washington County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.5 | 14.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 28.0% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.9% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Rhode Island for deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Rhode Island on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ashaway: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ashaway: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 145 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ashaway since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Ashaway with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Railroad Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for Ashaway fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Rhode Island; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| Railroad Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 31 |
| Kingstown Rd | 14 |
| Ten Rod Rd | 13 |
| Tower Hill Rd | 11 |
| Post Rd | 10 |
| South County Trl | 8 |
| SR-4 | 7 |
| Commodore Perry (Route 1) Hwy | 5 |
Ashaway at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02804) | $102,118 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02804) | $354,550 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +162% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -26% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -18% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ashaway
How common are truck crashes in Ashaway?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (145 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ashaway?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ashaway since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ashaway?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ashaway?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ashaway compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 13.5 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ashaway?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.