Watch Hill, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Watch Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Watch Hill 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Watch Hill: I-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Watch Hill.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Watch Hill 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Watch Hill is I-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Railroad Ave (1) and US-1 (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 Watch Hill fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Watch Hill at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02891) | $97,110 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02891) | $470,026 |
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. 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 Watch Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Watch Hill?
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 Watch Hill?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Watch Hill: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Watch Hill?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Watch Hill?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Watch Hill compare with Rhode Island?
The yearly rate is 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Watch Hill?
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.