Brimfield, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brimfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brimfield and Hampden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hampden 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 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hampden County compares with Massachusetts
Hampden County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.4 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Hampden County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Brimfield: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brimfield: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampden County. They injured 958 people and killed 40.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 28 truck crashes were reported in Brimfield since 2015; patterns below come from Hampden County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
8.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Brimfield with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-84 (1), Monson Rd (1) and Pleasant St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
56 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Brimfield fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampden County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hampden County.
- With 8.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hampden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Monson Rd | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampden County) |
|---|---|
| Page Blvd | 16 |
| Main St | 10 |
| Boston Rd | 8 |
| Rte 91 N X 6 | 8 |
| Southampton Rd | 8 |
| Rte 91 N X 8 | 7 |
| Rte 91 S X 4 | 6 |
| River St | 6 |
Brimfield at a glance
| Population | 3,733 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01010) | $111,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01010) | $388,574 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampden 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 | 36 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 104 | +185% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 158 | +51% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 168 | +6% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 168 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brimfield
How many truck crashes happen in Brimfield?
1,805 truck crashes have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 958 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brimfield?
I-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brimfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brimfield?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hampden County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brimfield?
56 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brimfield compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampden County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brimfield?
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.