Newton, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton: 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
14 of 253 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton compares with Massachusetts
Newton against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.4 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 46% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Newton has lower values than Massachusetts for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Newton: I-95 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton. They injured 67 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-93 (4), SR-2A (4) and I-90 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Newton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 33.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Massachusetts; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Newton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| I-93 | 4 |
| SR-2A | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 8 |
| Rte 95 Nb X 37 | 4 |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 127 | 3 |
| Watertown St | 3 |
| Rte 95 N X 38 | 2 |
| Rte 90 W Mm 126.8 | 2 |
| Rte 90 W Mm 127 | 2 |
Newton at a glance
| Population | 90,700 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,088 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 3 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +374% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +39% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | -4% | 7.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 7.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newton
How common are truck crashes in Newton?
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton (67 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newton?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton?
Truck crashes in Newton peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newton?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newton compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 24.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newton?
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.