ZIP 02838 (Manville, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02838: 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 |
Compared with Rhode Island, Providence County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Rhode Island on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Providence County at a glance: November garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of the year's total).
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
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02838 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-295 (3), I-95 (3), Adamsdale Rd (1), Atwells Ave (1) and SR-102 (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%).
They recorded 9.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02838 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Providence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 3 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| Adamsdale Rd | 1 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| SR-102 | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-44 | 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 02838 at a glance
| Population | 3,740 |
| Density | 1,034 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,273 |
| Median home value | $376,530 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02838
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02838?
Since 2015, 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Providence County (685 injured, 38 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02838?
October has the most truck crashes in Providence County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02838?
Since 2015, Providence County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02838 compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Providence County has 14.0 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02838?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.