ZIP 02841 (Newport, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newport 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
6 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newport County compares with Rhode Island
Newport County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newport County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.6 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 14.7% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Rhode Island, Newport County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Newport County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 15.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newport County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 32.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02841 since 2015: I-195 (1), Roger Williams Way (1), Roger Williams Wy (1), SR-138 (1) and SR-138A (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02841 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Newport County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-195 | 1 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-138A | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newport County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 24 |
| East Main Rd | 13 |
| West Main Rd | 10 |
| SR-138 | 5 |
| Fish Rd | 4 |
| Memorial Blvd | 4 |
| Admiral Kalbfus Rd | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
ZIP 02841 at a glance
| Population | 1,426 |
| Density | 1,598 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $181,458 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newport 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +158% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -1% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -12% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02841
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02841?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Newport County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02841?
Truck crashes in Newport County peak in June, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02841?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Newport County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02841 compare with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Newport County has 12.6 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02841?
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.