ZIP 02882 (Narragansett, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02882: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 145 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 02882 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02882 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Rhode Island; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 02882 at a glance
| Population | 13,091 |
| Density | 394 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,721 |
| Median home value | $752,390 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02882
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02882?
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 02882?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02882?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02882 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02882?
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.