East Dennis, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Dennis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Dennis and Barnstable County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barnstable County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Barnstable County compares with Massachusetts
Barnstable County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barnstable County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 8.6% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Barnstable County sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
East Dennis at a glance: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of East Dennis: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Barnstable County has recorded 569 truck crashes since 2015, with 298 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
East Dennis had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Barnstable County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Dennis is US-6, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Old Bass River Rd (1), Old Chatham Rd (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (24% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for East Dennis fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Barnstable County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.1% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Barnstable County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| Old Bass River Rd | 1 |
| Old Chatham Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barnstable County) |
|---|---|
| Sandwich Rd | 13 |
| Macarthur Blvd | 12 |
| Rte 6 | 7 |
| Main St | 6 |
| Iyannough Rd | 5 |
| Rte 25 Eb Mm 9 | 5 |
| Scenic Hwy | 5 |
| Falmouth Rd Rte 28 | 4 |
East Dennis at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barnstable 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 | 12 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 35 | +201% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 58 | +67% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 46 | -21% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Dennis
How common are truck crashes in East Dennis?
569 truck crashes have been reported in Barnstable County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 298 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Dennis?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Dennis since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Dennis?
Truck crashes in Barnstable County peak in June, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in East Dennis?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barnstable County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in East Dennis compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Barnstable County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Dennis?
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.