Egremont, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Egremont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Egremont and Berkshire County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Berkshire County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Massachusetts for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Berkshire County: 18.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Overview
Berkshire County has recorded 425 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Egremont since 2015; patterns below come from Berkshire County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.4% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Egremont since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Egremont fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Berkshire County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.4% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Egremont at a glance
| Population | 1,375 |
| Land area | 18.7 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Egremont
How many truck crashes happen in Egremont?
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkshire County (169 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Egremont?
January has the most truck crashes in Berkshire County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Egremont?
Since 2015, Berkshire County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Egremont compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Berkshire County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Egremont?
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.