Bliss Corner, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bliss Corner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bliss Corner 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.
Bliss Corner at a glance: I-195 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bliss Corner 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 0 truck crashes were reported in Bliss Corner since 2015; patterns below come from Bristol County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-195 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come 640 Sodom Road (1), Bridge St (1) and Cross Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
106 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bliss Corner fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Check whether your routes use I-195, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bristol County.
- 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 | 2 |
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Cross Rd | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-177 | 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 |
Bliss Corner at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02744) | $58,675 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02744) | $372,528 |
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 Bliss Corner
How many truck accidents are there in Bliss Corner?
Since 2015, 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bristol County (872 injured, 49 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bliss Corner?
NHTSA data shows I-195 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bliss Corner since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bliss Corner?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bristol County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bliss Corner?
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 Bliss Corner compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 23.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bliss Corner?
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.