ZIP 02908 (Providence, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02908: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Providence 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
9.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Providence County compares with Rhode Island
Providence County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Providence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.0 | 14.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Providence County has lower values than Rhode Island for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 02908 at a glance: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 02908 (2.0 → 4.2).
Overview
Providence County has recorded 1,094 truck crashes since 2015, with 685 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Rhode Island.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 6.0% 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 02908 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-195 (3), I-295 (3) and US-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (20%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.5, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02908 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Providence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Adamsdale Rd | 1 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Jefferson Bl | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Providence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 208 |
| SR-295 | 86 |
| SR-146 | 82 |
| SR-195 | 46 |
| Hartford Ave | 35 |
| SR-6 | 32 |
| Putnam Pike | 22 |
| Mendon Rd | 19 |
ZIP 02908 at a glance
| Population | 39,500 |
| Density | 4,483 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,081 |
| Median home value | $324,488 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Providence 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 | 40 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 141 | +251% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 105 | -25% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 86 | -18% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02908
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02908?
1,094 truck crashes have been reported in Providence County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 685 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02908?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02908: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02908?
October has the most truck crashes in Providence County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02908?
Since 2015, Providence County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02908 compare with Rhode Island?
Per 100,000 residents, Providence County has 14.0 truck crashes a year; Rhode Island has 14.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02908?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.