Berkshire County, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berkshire County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berkshire County compares with Massachusetts
Berkshire County against Massachusetts and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Berkshire County sits below Massachusetts on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Berkshire County: 18.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berkshire County. They injured 169 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
18.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Berkshire County is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by East St (1), SR-8 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Berkshire County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Berkshire County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 18.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, 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 Berkshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Berkshire County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| East St | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
| West Park St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkshire County) |
|---|---|
| Rte 90 W Mm 16 | 5 |
| South St | 5 |
| Cheshire Rd | 4 |
| Cold Spring Rd | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| State Rd | 3 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 19.8 | 3 |
| Rte 90 W Mm 0.6 | 3 |
Berkshire County at a glance
| Population | 128,726 |
| Land area | 926.9 sq mi |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,793 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkshire 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 | 17 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 38 | +118% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 39 | +1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Berkshire County
How many truck accidents are there in Berkshire County?
Berkshire County has had 425 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Berkshire County?
I-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Berkshire County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Berkshire County?
Truck crashes in Berkshire County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Berkshire County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Berkshire County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Berkshire County compared with Massachusetts?
Berkshire County records 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Berkshire County?
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 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.