North Westport, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Westport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Westport 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 Bristol County: December more garbage-truck crashes happen in December than in any other month (14%).
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.
North Westport had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bristol County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Westport since 2015 were spread across roads: I-195 (2), SR-24 (2), US-6 (2), 640 Sodom Road (1) 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.
Their busiest month is December, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for North Westport fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- 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
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 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| Cross Rd | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 |
North Westport at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02723) | $47,633 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02723) | $357,690 |
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 North Westport
How common are truck crashes in North Westport?
Since 2015, 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bristol County (872 injured, 49 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in North Westport?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bristol County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Westport?
Garbage trucks were involved in 106 reported crashes in Bristol County since 2015 (6.6% of truck crashes).
How does North Westport compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bristol County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Westport?
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.