Pelham, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pelham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pelham 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 |
Compared with Massachusetts, Hampshire County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hampshire County: 10.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Overview
Police reported 234 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampshire County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
Pelham had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hampshire County numbers.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Pelham happened on Kellogg Ave (1), SR-9 (1) and US-202 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Pelham fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.3% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; schedule winter 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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Kellogg Ave | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 |
Pelham at a glance
| Population | 1,343 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01002) | $70,818 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01002) | $480,304 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Pelham
How many truck crashes happen in Pelham?
Since 2015, 234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampshire County (85 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Pelham?
August has the most truck crashes in Hampshire County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pelham?
Since 2015, Hampshire County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Pelham compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 12.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampshire County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pelham?
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.