ZIP 02864 (Cumberland, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02864: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 02864 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02864: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Providence County has recorded 1,094 truck crashes since 2015, with 685 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02864 is I-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-295 (3), US-1 (3) and Adamsdale Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 9.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02864 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Providence County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Providence County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Providence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Adamsdale Rd | 1 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| Rte 1 North Washington St | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 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 02864 at a glance
| Population | 36,820 |
| Density | 537 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,522 |
| Median home value | $431,275 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 02864
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02864?
Since 2015, 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Providence County (685 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02864?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02864 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02864?
Truck crashes in Providence County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02864?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Providence County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02864 compare with Rhode Island?
Providence County records 14.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02864?
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.