Greenfield, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenfield and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Massachusetts
Franklin County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.7 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Massachusetts, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Franklin County: 7.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.0 in Massachusetts.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 84 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 47 truck crashes were reported in Greenfield since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenfield since 2015 were spread across roads: Northfield Rd (1), SR-112 (1), SR-116 (1) and US-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Greenfield fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 10.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Northfield Rd | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Greenfield Rd | 4 |
| Mohawk Trail | 4 |
| 3Rd St @ Ave A St | 2 |
| Avery Brook Rd | 2 |
| Federal St | 2 |
| Northfield Road | 2 |
| Prescott Rd @ Daniel Shays Hwy | 2 |
| Rte 2 | 2 |
Greenfield at a glance
| Population | 17,633 |
| Land area | 21.4 sq mi |
| Density | 823 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01301) | $56,176 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01301) | $265,425 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +110% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenfield
How common are truck crashes in Greenfield?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 84 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenfield?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in August, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenfield?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenfield compare with Massachusetts?
Franklin County records 21.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenfield?
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.