Lynnfield, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynnfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lynnfield and Essex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Essex County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with Massachusetts
Essex County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.6 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Essex County sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lynnfield: I-93 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lynnfield.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 1,776 truck crashes since 2015, with 816 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 61 truck crashes reported in Lynnfield since 2015, this page uses Essex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-95 (2), SR-125 (2) and SR-99 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
137 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.7% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lynnfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-93, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 5 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Common St | 1 |
| Elm St | 1 |
| Franklin St | 1 |
| Newbury St | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| Rte 495 | 23 |
| Rte 1 | 17 |
| Broadway | 12 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Rte 95 | 11 |
| Lowell St | 7 |
| Washington St | 7 |
| Rte 495 S X 97A | 6 |
Lynnfield at a glance
| Population | 13,230 |
| Land area | 9.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,342 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01940) | $173,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01940) | $903,338 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 40 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 112 | +183% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 158 | +42% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 159 | +1% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 159. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lynnfield
How many truck crashes happen in Lynnfield?
Essex County has had 1,776 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 816 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lynnfield?
I-93 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lynnfield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lynnfield?
December has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lynnfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 137 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (7.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lynnfield compared with Massachusetts?
Essex County records 18.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lynnfield?
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.