Dukes County, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dukes County: 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
2 of 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dukes County compares with Massachusetts
Dukes County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dukes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dukes County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 10.8 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.96 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 24.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 43% below the state |
| After dark | 0.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 100% below the state |
Dukes County has lower values than Massachusetts for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Dukes County at a glance: September 21.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Dukes County has recorded 28 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (21.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 24.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location in Dukes County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Dukes County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 8.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dukes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Dukes County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dukes County) |
|---|---|
| Edgartown Rd | 2 |
| State Rd | 2 |
| Beach Rd | 1 |
| Beach Rd @ Packers | 1 |
| Beach Rd Drawbridge | 1 |
| Beach St | 1 |
| Beach St Ext | 1 |
| Chockers Ln @ State Rd | 1 |
Dukes County at a glance
| Population | 21,061 |
| Land area | 103.2 sq mi |
| Density | 204 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $128,294 |
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Historical data: truck crashes in Dukes 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | +30% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +108% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +5% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Dukes County
ZIP codes in Dukes County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dukes County
How many truck accidents are there in Dukes County?
28 truck crashes have been reported in Dukes County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 25 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dukes County?
September has the most truck crashes in Dukes County, 21.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dukes County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dukes County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dukes County compared with Massachusetts?
Dukes County records 10.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dukes County?
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.