ZIP 02816 (Coventry, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02816: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kent 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
16 of 395 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Rhode Island
Kent County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 19.0% | 24.8% | same |
Kent County has lower values than Rhode Island for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 02816 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02816: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 395 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02816 is I-95, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Jefferson Bl (1), SR-2 (1) and US-6A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 02816 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 2 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-6A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 155 |
| Jefferson Blvd | 20 |
| SR-295 | 15 |
| Post Rd | 13 |
| SR-4 | 11 |
| West Shore Rd | 10 |
| Bald Hill Rd | 9 |
| Main Ave | 8 |
ZIP 02816 at a glance
| Population | 33,298 |
| Density | 348 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,431 |
| Median home value | $350,104 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 51 | +251% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -17% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02816
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02816?
Kent County has had 395 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 4.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02816?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02816 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02816?
August has the most truck crashes in Kent County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02816?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Kent County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02816 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02816?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.