Huntington, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huntington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huntington and Hampshire County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hampshire County numbers.
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. It runs above Massachusetts on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hampshire County: 10.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Overview
Hampshire County has recorded 234 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Huntington since 2015, this page uses Hampshire County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Huntington is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-112 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 7.3% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Huntington fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampshire County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Massachusetts.
- 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| 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 |
Huntington at a glance
| Population | 2,071 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 447 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01050) | $95,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01050) | $295,237 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huntington
How common are truck crashes in Huntington?
Hampshire County has had 234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Huntington?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huntington: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Huntington?
The worst month is August: 11.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huntington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Huntington compare with Massachusetts?
Hampshire County records 12.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Huntington?
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.