ZIP 02894 (Wood River Junction, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02894: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
12 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Rhode Island
Washington County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.5 | 14.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 28.0% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.9% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Rhode Island for deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 02894 at a glance: I-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02894.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 145 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.6% across Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02894 is I-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Railroad Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 02894 fleets
- Build extra time into February 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.
- With 6.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Rhode Island), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| Railroad Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 31 |
| Kingstown Rd | 14 |
| Ten Rod Rd | 13 |
| Tower Hill Rd | 11 |
| Post Rd | 10 |
| South County Trl | 8 |
| SR-4 | 7 |
| Commodore Perry (Route 1) Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 02894 at a glance
| Population | 831 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +162% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -26% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -18% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02894
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02894?
Washington County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 145 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02894?
I-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02894 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02894?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02894?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02894 compared with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 13.5 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02894?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.