Westport, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in 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 |
Bristol County sits below Massachusetts 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.
The headline for Westport: I-195 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Westport: 3 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.
Westport had 28 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Westport is I-195, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (2), 640 Sodom Road (1) and Bridge St (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).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Westport fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-195; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Cross Rd | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Westport at a glance
| Population | 16,705 |
| Land area | 49.8 sq mi |
| Density | 335 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02790) | $97,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02790) | $510,756 |
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 |
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 Westport
How many truck crashes happen in Westport?
1,612 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 872 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Westport?
Since 2015, I-195 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Westport: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Westport?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Westport?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 106 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Westport compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Bristol County records 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in 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.