Weekapaug, RI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weekapaug: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weekapaug 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 has lower values than Rhode Island for 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 Washington County: February 12.7% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 145 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Weekapaug had 0 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
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.
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 Weekapaug since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (3) and Railroad Ave (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 Weekapaug fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Rhode Island; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| Railroad Ave | 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 |
Weekapaug at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Weekapaug
How common are truck crashes in Weekapaug?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 145 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Weekapaug?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Weekapaug?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Weekapaug compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 13.5 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weekapaug?
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.