ZIP 02815 (Clayville, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02815: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Providence 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
9.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Providence County compares with Rhode Island
Providence County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Providence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.0 | 14.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Providence County has lower values than Rhode Island for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 02815 at a glance: US-6 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02815 since 2015.
Overview
Providence County has recorded 1,094 truck crashes since 2015, with 685 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
6.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-295 (1), US-44 (1) and US-6A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (20%).
They recorded 9.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02815 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Providence County.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Providence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| US-44 | 1 |
| US-6A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Providence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 208 |
| SR-295 | 86 |
| SR-146 | 82 |
| SR-195 | 46 |
| Hartford Ave | 35 |
| SR-6 | 32 |
| Putnam Pike | 22 |
| Mendon Rd | 19 |
ZIP 02815 at a glance
| Population | 161 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,071 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Providence 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 | 40 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 141 | +251% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 105 | -25% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 86 | -18% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02815
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02815?
1,094 truck crashes have been reported in Providence County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 685 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02815?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02815 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02815?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Providence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02815?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Providence County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02815 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
Providence County records 14.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02815?
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.