ZIP 02827 (Greene, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02827: 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 |
Compared with Rhode Island, Kent County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 02827 at a glance: I-395 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02827.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 395 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-395 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-12 (2), US-6 (2) and I-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02827 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-395, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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-395 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| I-95 | 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 02827 at a glance
| Population | 2,469 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $152,305 |
| Median home value | $428,336 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 02827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02827?
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 02827?
Since 2015, I-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02827: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02827?
August has the most truck crashes in Kent County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02827?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Kent County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02827 compared with Rhode Island?
The yearly rate is 22.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kent County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02827?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.