Hampshire County, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampshire County: 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
17 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampshire County compares with Massachusetts
Hampshire County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.3 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Hampshire County has lower values than Massachusetts for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hampshire County at a glance: 10.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 234 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampshire County. They injured 85 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hampshire County is SR-9, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Kellogg Ave (1), Ludlow Rd (1) and Pleasant St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 7.3%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Hampshire County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampshire County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Massachusetts.
- With 10.3% 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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hampshire County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| Kellogg Ave | 1 |
| Ludlow Rd | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampshire County) |
|---|---|
| Bridge St | 9 |
| Russell St | 3 |
| Rte 91 S Mm 26 | 3 |
| Rte 91 S Mm 22.2 | 3 |
| Pleasant St | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
| King St | 3 |
| Amherst St @ West St | 3 |
Hampshire County at a glance
| Population | 165,399 |
| Land area | 527.2 sq mi |
| Density | 314 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampshire 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +66% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | +38% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | -28% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hampshire County
ZIP codes in Hampshire County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hampshire County
How many truck accidents are there in Hampshire County?
Since 2015, 234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampshire County (85 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hampshire County?
Since 2015, SR-9 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Hampshire County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hampshire County?
The worst month is August: 11.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hampshire County?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, 7.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hampshire County compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampshire County has 12.3 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hampshire County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.