ZIP 02886 (Warwick, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02886: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kent 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
16 of 395 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Rhode Island
Kent County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 14.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 19.0% | 24.8% | same |
Kent County sits below Rhode Island on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Rhode Island on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 02886: I-95 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02886 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 395 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kent County. They injured 273 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 02886 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-195 (3), Atwells Ave (1) and Cranston St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 4.6% in Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02886 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 155 |
| Jefferson Blvd | 20 |
| SR-295 | 15 |
| Post Rd | 13 |
| SR-4 | 11 |
| West Shore Rd | 10 |
| Bald Hill Rd | 9 |
| Main Ave | 8 |
ZIP 02886 at a glance
| Population | 31,293 |
| Density | 765 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,047 |
| Median home value | $366,236 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 51 | +251% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -17% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02886
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02886?
Since 2015, 395 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kent County (273 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02886?
I-95 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02886 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02886?
Truck crashes in Kent County peak in August, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02886?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02886 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 22.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kent County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02886?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.