New Shoreham, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Shoreham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Shoreham 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Washington County: February 12.7% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 145 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in New Shoreham since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of New Shoreham 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 New Shoreham fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.7% of truck crashes here, more than Rhode Island; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
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 |
New Shoreham at a glance
| Population | 1,413 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 156 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02807) | $83,190 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02807) | $1,176,285 |
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 New Shoreham
How common are truck crashes in New Shoreham?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 145 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Shoreham?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Shoreham?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How does New Shoreham compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 13.5 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Shoreham?
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.