Hopkinton, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopkinton: 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
11 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hopkinton compares with Massachusetts
Hopkinton against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hopkinton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hopkinton | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.8 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.4% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Hopkinton is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hopkinton at a glance: March 14.3% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hopkinton. They injured 97 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-495 (6), SR-16 (2) and SR-135 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Hopkinton fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hopkinton.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.4% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hopkinton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| I-495 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hopkinton) |
|---|---|
| Rte 495 N X 58 | 6 |
| Wood St | 5 |
| West Main St | 4 |
| Rte 495 Nb Mm 57 | 4 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 106 | 4 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 105.8 | 4 |
| Rte 90 Eb Mm 105 | 4 |
| Rte 90 Eb Mm 104.9 | 3 |
Hopkinton at a glance
| Population | 19,971 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 13,036 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01748) | $222,801 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01748) | $802,576 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hopkinton 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 | 4 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +148% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +17% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +82% | 7.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 7.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hopkinton
How many truck accidents are there in Hopkinton?
231 truck crashes have been reported in Hopkinton since 2015, with 5 deaths and 97 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hopkinton?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hopkinton: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hopkinton?
Truck crashes in Hopkinton peak in March, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hopkinton?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hopkinton since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Hopkinton compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hopkinton has 93.8 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hopkinton?
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.