Taunton, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taunton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taunton compares with Massachusetts
Taunton against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taunton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taunton | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.5 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.4% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Taunton has lower values than Massachusetts for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Taunton at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.5%, against 5.3% for Massachusetts.
Overview
Taunton has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 112 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Taunton happened on I-495 (4), SR-24 (4), SR-18 (2), I-290 (1) and SR-140 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Taunton fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taunton.
- 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 Taunton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| Tremont St | 1 |
| US-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taunton) |
|---|---|
| Bay St | 7 |
| Rte 24 Sb Exit 12 | 5 |
| Winthrop St | 5 |
| John Hancock Rd | 4 |
| Rte 140 N X 20A | 4 |
| Myles Standish Blvd | 4 |
| Taunton Green | 3 |
| Rte 495 N X 25 | 3 |
Taunton at a glance
| Population | 61,936 |
| Land area | 46.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,326 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02780) | $74,471 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02780) | $409,868 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taunton 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 | 6 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | +98% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +54% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | -5% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 19. 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 Taunton
How many truck crashes happen in Taunton?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Taunton since 2015, with 4 deaths and 112 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Taunton?
Truck crashes in Taunton peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taunton?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taunton since 2015, 7.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Taunton compared with Massachusetts?
Taunton records 29.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Taunton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.