ZIP 02809 (Bristol, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02809: 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 has lower values than Rhode Island for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bristol County: 1 in 7 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 13.9%, vs 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Overview
Bristol County has recorded 39 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 112 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (15.4%).
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02809 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-24 (2), US-6 (2), 640 Sodom Road (1), Brayton Ave (1) and I-195 (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 02809 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| I-195 | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-138 | 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 02809 at a glance
| Population | 22,220 |
| Density | 876 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,764 |
| Median home value | $484,554 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 02809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02809?
39 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 24 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02809?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02809?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Bristol County since 2015 (15.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02809 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 6.5 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02809?
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.