South Hadley, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Hadley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Hadley 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 sits below Massachusetts on 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).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in South Hadley 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of South Hadley with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Bay St (1), Cottage St (1) and First Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.3% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for South Hadley fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Massachusetts; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Kellogg Ave | 1 |
| Ludlow Rd | 1 |
| Prospect Ave | 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 |
South Hadley at a glance
| Population | 18,031 |
| Land area | 17.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,018 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01075) | $93,910 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01075) | $359,094 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Hadley
How many truck accidents are there in South Hadley?
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 South Hadley?
US-20 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Hadley since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Hadley?
Truck crashes in Hampshire County peak in August, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Hadley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
How does South Hadley compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampshire County has 12.3 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Hadley?
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.