ZIP 02909 (Providence, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02909: 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 sits below Rhode Island on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 02909: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02909 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 2.0).
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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 02909 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-195 (3), I-295 (2) and US-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Rhode Island: 4.6%).
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.5 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02909 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Providence County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Providence County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 | 5 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| 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 02909 at a glance
| Population | 46,014 |
| Density | 5,676 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,649 |
| Median home value | $324,887 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02909
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02909?
Providence County has had 1,094 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 685 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02909?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02909: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02909?
Truck crashes in Providence County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02909?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Providence County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02909 compared with Rhode Island?
Providence County records 14.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 14.2 across Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02909?
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.