ZIP 02858 (Oakland, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02858: 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 sits below Rhode Island on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 02858: US-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02858: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks in Providence County since 2015: 685 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
6.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-102 (1), SR-16 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.5, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02858 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-44 | 3 |
| SR-102 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| US-6A | 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 02858 at a glance
| Population | 738 |
| Density | 461 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,568 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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. 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 02858
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02858?
Providence County has had 1,094 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 685 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02858?
US-44 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02858 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02858?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Providence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02858?
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 02858 compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Providence County has 14.0 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02858?
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.