Narragansett Pier, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Narragansett Pier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Narragansett Pier 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 sits below Rhode Island on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Washington County at a glance: February 12.7% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 145 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Narragansett Pier since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Narragansett Pier since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-138 (1) and SR-138A (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 Narragansett Pier fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.7% of truck crashes here, more than Rhode Island; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-138A | 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 |
Narragansett Pier at a glance
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02882) | $95,721 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02882) | $752,390 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Narragansett Pier
How many truck accidents are there in Narragansett Pier?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 145 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Narragansett Pier?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Narragansett Pier?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Narragansett Pier compare 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 Narragansett Pier?
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.