ZIP 02806 (Barrington, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02806: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bristol County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol County compares with Rhode Island
Bristol County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.5 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 13.9% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 28.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 5.6% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 71% below the state |
Bristol County sits below Rhode Island on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Rhode Island on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bristol County at a glance: 1 in 7 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Overview
Police reported 39 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bristol County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02806 is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-195 (3), US-6 (2) and Atwells Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 15.4% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02806 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Rhode Island; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol County) |
|---|---|
| Metacom Ave | 9 |
| Main St | 5 |
| County Rd | 4 |
| Market St | 4 |
| Hope St | 3 |
| Child St | 2 |
| Metacom Av | 2 |
| Adams St | 1 |
ZIP 02806 at a glance
| Population | 17,126 |
| Density | 808 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $153,198 |
| Median home value | $643,957 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol 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 | 0 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +1323% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -41% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -12% | 0.0 |
In the 2000s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02806
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02806?
Bristol County has had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02806?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02806: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02806?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02806?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 15.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02806 compare with Rhode Island?
Bristol County records 6.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02806?
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.