ZIP 02822 (Exeter, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02822: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
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 sits below Rhode Island on 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.
What stands out in ZIP 02822: I-95 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02822 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 145 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Roger Williams Way (1), Roger Williams Wy (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 02822 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 | 2 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 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 |
ZIP 02822 at a glance
| Population | 6,539 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,813 |
| Median home value | $520,090 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02822
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02822?
Washington County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 145 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02822?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02822 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02822?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02822?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02822 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02822?
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.