Acushnet, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Acushnet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Acushnet 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 |
Compared with Massachusetts, Bristol County is lower on 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.
The headline for Acushnet: I-195 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Acushnet since 2015.
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.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Acushnet since 2015; patterns below come from Bristol County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-195 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Bridge St (1), Cross Rd (1) and I-495 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Acushnet fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-195 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bristol County.
- 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.
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 |
| I-495 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 10,700 |
| Land area | 18.4 sq mi |
| Density | 581 per 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Acushnet
How many truck accidents are there in Acushnet?
Since 2015, 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bristol County (872 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Acushnet?
Since 2015, I-195 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Acushnet: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Acushnet?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Acushnet?
106 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Acushnet compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bristol County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Acushnet?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.