ZIP 02888 (Warwick, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02888: 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 |
Compared with Rhode Island, Kent County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 02888: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02888: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 395 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kent County. They injured 273 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-195 (3), US-6 (2) and Atwells Ave (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 02888 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-122 | 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 02888 at a glance
| Population | 19,134 |
| Density | 1,253 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,867 |
| Median home value | $349,699 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 02888
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02888?
395 truck crashes have been reported in Kent County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 273 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02888?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02888: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02888?
The worst month is August: 11.6% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02888?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kent County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02888 compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02888?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.