ZIP 02832 (Hope Valley, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02832: 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 |
Compared with Rhode Island, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Rhode Island on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Washington County at a glance: February worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 145 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02832 happened on I-95 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02832 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.7% of truck crashes here, more than Rhode Island; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
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 02832 at a glance
| Population | 4,998 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,976 |
| Median home value | $425,974 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 02832
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02832?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 145 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02832?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02832?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02832 compare with Rhode Island?
Washington County records 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02832?
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.