Exeter, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Exeter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Exeter 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 |
Compared with Rhode Island, Washington County is lower on 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.
Exeter at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Exeter: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 145 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Exeter had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Roger Williams Wy (1), SR-2 (1) and SR-403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for Exeter fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 6.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Rhode Island), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 2 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 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 |
Exeter at a glance
| Population | 6,568 |
| Land area | 57.5 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02822) | $112,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02822) | $520,090 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Exeter
How common are truck crashes in Exeter?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 145 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Exeter?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Exeter: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Exeter?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Exeter?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Exeter compared with Rhode Island?
Washington County records 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Exeter?
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.