Chicopee, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chicopee: 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
7 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chicopee compares with Massachusetts
Chicopee against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chicopee stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chicopee | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.7 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Chicopee is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Chicopee: September 14.1% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chicopee since 2015: 112 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Chicopee with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-20 (2), Bay St (1) and Cottage St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Chicopee fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chicopee.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Chicopee
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| I-91 | 1 |
| Ludlow Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chicopee) |
|---|---|
| Rte 90 W Mm 51 | 5 |
| Rte 90 Eb X 51 | 5 |
| Burnett Rd | 4 |
| Memorial Dr | 3 |
| Memorial Drive | 3 |
| Fuller Rd | 3 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 49 | 3 |
| Rte 91 S X 9 | 3 |
Chicopee at a glance
| Population | 55,381 |
| Land area | 22.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,418 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chicopee 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 | 3 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | +377% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +9% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Chicopee
How common are truck crashes in Chicopee?
Chicopee has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Chicopee?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chicopee: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chicopee?
The worst month is September: 14.1% of truck crashes in Chicopee happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chicopee?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chicopee since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Chicopee compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chicopee has 31.7 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chicopee?
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.