ZIP 02823 (Fiskeville, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02823: 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 runs above Rhode Island on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 02823 at a glance: I-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02823.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Providence County. They injured 685 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
6.0% 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 02823 is I-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-6 (2), US-6A (2) and Atwells Ave (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.5 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02823 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Providence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| US-6A | 2 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 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 02823 at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,607 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 02823
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02823?
Since 2015, 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Providence County (685 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02823?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02823 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02823?
October has the most truck crashes in Providence County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02823?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Providence County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02823 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 14.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Providence County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02823?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.