Weston, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weston: 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
8 of 270 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Weston compares with Massachusetts
Weston against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weston stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weston | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 186.8 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 8.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 6.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Weston is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Weston: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Weston: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Weston has recorded 270 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-95 (3), SR-2A (3) and Cambridge St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Weston fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Massachusetts.
- 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 Weston
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-2A | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| Alcott Rd | 1 |
| Common St | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weston) |
|---|---|
| Rte 90 E X 123 | 15 |
| Park Rd @ Recreation Rd | 12 |
| Rte 90 Eb X 123 | 9 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 123 | 5 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 122 | 4 |
| Rte 95 S Mm 40 | 4 |
| Park Rd | 4 |
| Rte 95 S X 39A | 4 |
Weston at a glance
| Population | 11,827 |
| Land area | 16.8 sq mi |
| Density | 703 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02493) | $250,001 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02493) | $1,808,114 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weston 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 | 5 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +136% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +40% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 28 | +75% | 7.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 28 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 7.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Weston
How many truck crashes happen in Weston?
Weston has had 270 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 103 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Weston?
I-90 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Weston since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Weston?
Truck crashes in Weston peak in June, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Weston?
Since 2015, Weston has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Weston compare with Massachusetts?
Weston records 186.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weston?
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.