Lenox Dale, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lenox Dale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lenox Dale 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
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 runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Berkshire County at a glance: 18.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Overview
Police reported 425 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berkshire County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lenox Dale since 2015, this page uses Berkshire County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: East St (1), SR-22 (1) and South St (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 Lenox Dale fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2015 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| East St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Lenox Dale at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lenox Dale
How many truck accidents are there in Lenox Dale?
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkshire County (169 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lenox Dale?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lenox Dale: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lenox Dale?
The worst month is January: 14.1% of truck crashes in Berkshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lenox Dale?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Berkshire County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lenox Dale compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Berkshire County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lenox Dale?
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.