Dighton, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dighton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dighton 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. It runs above Massachusetts on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dighton: SR-24 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dighton since 2015.
Overview
Bristol County has recorded 1,612 truck crashes since 2015, with 872 people injured and 49 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Dighton since 2015, this page uses Bristol County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
SR-24 leads within 10 miles of Dighton with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-44 (2), US-6 (2) and Brayton Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 106 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
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 Dighton fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 4 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| I-195 | 1 |
| I-495 | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 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 |
Dighton at a glance
| Population | 8,275 |
| Land area | 22.0 sq mi |
| Density | 376 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02715) | $140,066 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02715) | $496,756 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 136. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Dighton
How common are truck crashes in Dighton?
1,612 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 872 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dighton?
Since 2015, SR-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dighton: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dighton?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bristol County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dighton?
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 Dighton compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bristol County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dighton?
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.