ZIP 02871 (Portsmouth, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02871: 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 |
Newport County sits below Rhode Island on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Newport County: June 15.9% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newport County. They injured 82 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02871 since 2015 were spread across roads: 640 Sodom Road (1), I-195 (1), Roger Williams Way (1), Roger Williams Wy (1) and SR-138 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02871 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Newport County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| I-195 | 1 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-138A | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 02871 at a glance
| Population | 17,488 |
| Density | 396 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,831 |
| Median home value | $597,593 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02871
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02871?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newport County (82 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02871?
June has the most truck crashes in Newport County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02871?
Since 2015, Newport County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02871 compare with Rhode Island?
Newport County records 12.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02871?
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.