ZIP 02885 (Warren, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02885: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bristol 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 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol County compares with Rhode Island
Bristol County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.5 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 13.9% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 28.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 5.6% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 71% below the state |
Bristol County sits below Rhode Island on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Rhode Island on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Bristol County: 1 in 7 garbage-truck share of crashes is 13.9%, against 4.6% for Rhode Island.
Overview
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bristol County. They injured 24 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-195 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-95 (2), SR-24 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 15.4% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02885 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Check whether your routes use I-195, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Rhode Island; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-195 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol County) |
|---|---|
| Metacom Ave | 9 |
| Main St | 5 |
| County Rd | 4 |
| Market St | 4 |
| Hope St | 3 |
| Child St | 2 |
| Metacom Av | 2 |
| Adams St | 1 |
ZIP 02885 at a glance
| Population | 11,144 |
| Density | 699 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,729 |
| Median home value | $408,806 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol 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 | 0 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +1323% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -41% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -12% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 2000s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02885
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02885?
Bristol County has had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 0.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02885?
I-195 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02885 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02885?
January has the most truck crashes in Bristol County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02885?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, 15.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02885 compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 6.5 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02885?
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.