ZIP 02893 (West Warwick, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02893: 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. It runs above Rhode Island on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 02893 at a glance: I-95 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02893.
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
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02893 is I-95, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Cranston St (1), Jefferson Bl (1) and Roger Williams Way (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 02893 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
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 | 3 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Roger Williams Way | 1 |
| Roger Williams Wy | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 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 02893 at a glance
| Population | 31,173 |
| Density | 1,537 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,608 |
| Median home value | $331,295 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 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 02893
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02893?
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 02893?
I-95 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02893 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02893?
The worst month is August: 11.6% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02893?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kent County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02893 compare with Rhode Island for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kent County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02893?
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.