ZIP 02879 (Wakefield, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02879: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
12 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Rhode Island
Washington County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.5 | 14.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 28.0% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.9% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Rhode Island, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Rhode Island on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Washington County at a glance: February 12.7% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 145 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02879 happened on I-95 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 02879 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- With 6.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Rhode Island), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 31 |
| Kingstown Rd | 14 |
| Ten Rod Rd | 13 |
| Tower Hill Rd | 11 |
| Post Rd | 10 |
| South County Trl | 8 |
| SR-4 | 7 |
| Commodore Perry (Route 1) Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 02879 at a glance
| Population | 21,802 |
| Density | 213 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,231 |
| Median home value | $565,765 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +162% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -26% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02879
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02879?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (145 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02879?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02879?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02879 compare with Rhode Island?
The yearly rate is 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02879?
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.