ZIP 02889 (Warwick, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02889: 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 has lower values than Rhode Island for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 02889: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02889: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 395 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Rhode Island: 5.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02889 is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-195 (3), Atwells Ave (1) and Cranston St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02889 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 02889 at a glance
| Population | 27,516 |
| Density | 1,256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,946 |
| Median home value | $335,121 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02889
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02889?
395 truck crashes have been reported in Kent County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 273 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02889?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02889: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02889?
Truck crashes in Kent County peak in August, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02889?
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 02889 compared with Rhode Island?
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 02889?
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.