Whately, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whately: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whately 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 |
Franklin County sits below Massachusetts on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Franklin County: 7.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.0 in Massachusetts.
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Whately since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
10.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Whately is SR-116, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-91 (1), Kellogg Ave (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Whately fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-116; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.7% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
| I-91 | 1 |
| Kellogg Ave | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 |
Whately at a glance
| Population | 1,626 |
| Land area | 20.2 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01093) | $110,909 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01093) | $453,123 |
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 Whately
How common are truck crashes in Whately?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (84 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whately?
SR-116 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whately since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Whately?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in August, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whately?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Whately compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 21.7 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Whately?
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.