ZIP 02863 (Central Falls, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02863: 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 has lower values than Rhode Island for garbage-truck share. It runs above Rhode Island on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 02863 at a glance: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02863: 2.0 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Providence County. They injured 685 people and killed 38.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02863 is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-195 (3), I-295 (3) and US-44 (2).
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).
They recorded 9.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02863 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Adamsdale Rd | 1 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 02863 at a glance
| Population | 22,701 |
| Density | 7,341 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,285 |
| Median home value | $356,569 |
| Home ownership | 26% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 02863
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02863?
1,094 truck crashes have been reported in Providence County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 685 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02863?
I-95 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02863 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02863?
October has the most truck crashes in Providence County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02863?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Providence County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02863 compared with Rhode Island?
Providence County records 14.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02863?
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.