Narragansett, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Narragansett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Narragansett 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Washington County at a glance: February worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 145 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Narragansett 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Narragansett since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Route planning tips for Narragansett fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 6.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Rhode Island), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 at a glance
| Population | 14,407 |
| Land area | 13.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,039 per sq mi |
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. 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
How many truck crashes happen in Narragansett?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 145 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Narragansett?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Narragansett?
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 Narragansett compared with Rhode Island?
Washington County records 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Narragansett?
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.