Acushnet Center, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Acushnet Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Acushnet Center and Bristol County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bristol County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol County compares with Massachusetts
Bristol County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Bristol County has lower values than Massachusetts for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Acushnet Center at a glance: I-195 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Acushnet Center.
Overview
Bristol County has recorded 1,612 truck crashes since 2015, with 872 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Acushnet Center since 2015, this page uses Bristol County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-195 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Bridge St (1), Cross Rd (1) and S Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 106 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Acushnet Center fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-195, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-195 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Cross Rd | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 12 |
| Rte 95 | 12 |
| Winthrop St | 12 |
| South Main St | 11 |
| County St | 9 |
| New State Hwy | 8 |
| Bay St | 7 |
| Winthrop Street | 7 |
Acushnet Center at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02743) | $89,593 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02743) | $432,243 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 106 | +180% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 158 | +49% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 136 | -14% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Acushnet Center
How many truck crashes happen in Acushnet Center?
Bristol County has had 1,612 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 872 people and killing 49.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Acushnet Center?
Since 2015, I-195 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Acushnet Center: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Acushnet Center?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Acushnet Center?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 106 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Acushnet Center compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 23.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Acushnet Center?
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.