Wilbraham, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilbraham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilbraham 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 |
Hampden County has lower values than Massachusetts for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wilbraham: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilbraham: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampden County since 2015: 958 people were injured and 40 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Wilbraham since 2015; patterns below come from Hampden County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wilbraham is US-20, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bay St (1), Cottage St (1) and First Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 56 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
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 Wilbraham fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 Hampden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| I-91 | 1 |
| Ludlow Rd | 1 |
| Monson Rd | 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 |
Wilbraham at a glance
| Population | 14,663 |
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,622 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01095) | $122,330 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01095) | $414,464 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 168. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilbraham
How many truck accidents are there in Wilbraham?
Since 2015, 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampden County (958 injured, 40 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wilbraham?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilbraham since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilbraham?
Truck crashes in Hampden County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilbraham?
Garbage trucks were involved in 56 reported crashes in Hampden County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does Wilbraham compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampden County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilbraham?
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.