Raynham, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raynham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raynham 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Raynham at a glance: SR-24 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Raynham 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.
Only 145 truck crashes were reported in Raynham 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Raynham is SR-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-495 (3), SR-18 (2) and I-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 106 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Raynham fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-24 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 4 |
| I-495 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| Thompson St | 1 |
| US-44 | 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 |
Raynham at a glance
| Population | 15,861 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 775 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raynham
How many truck accidents are there in Raynham?
1,612 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 872 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Raynham?
SR-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Raynham since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Raynham?
December has the most truck crashes in Bristol County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Raynham?
Garbage trucks were involved in 106 reported crashes in Bristol County since 2015 (6.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Raynham compare with Massachusetts?
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 Raynham?
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.