Holbrook, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holbrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holbrook and Norfolk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Norfolk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Norfolk County compares with Massachusetts
Norfolk County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Norfolk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.4 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Norfolk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Norfolk County: September more garbage-truck crashes happen in September than in any other month (12%).
Overview
Police reported 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks in Norfolk County since 2015: 980 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Holbrook had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Norfolk County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Holbrook since 2015: SR-138 (3), SR-24 (3), SR-28 (2), 54 Harrison Blvd (1) and Albion St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 107 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Holbrook fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Norfolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-138 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 54 Harrison Blvd | 1 |
| Albion St | 1 |
| Burgin Pkwy | 1 |
| Fargo Road | 1 |
| Granite St | 1 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Norfolk County) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 29 |
| Main St | 19 |
| Rte 95 | 18 |
| Granite St | 12 |
| East St | 12 |
| Rte 93 | 12 |
| Central St | 9 |
| Washington Street | 9 |
Holbrook at a glance
| Population | 11,475 |
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,582 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02343) | $115,032 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02343) | $469,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Norfolk 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 | 72 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 160 | +124% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 200 | +25% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 178 | -11% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 178. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holbrook
How many truck crashes happen in Holbrook?
Norfolk County has had 2,034 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 980 people and killing 38.
When do most truck crashes happen in Holbrook?
Truck crashes in Norfolk County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Holbrook?
Garbage trucks were involved in 107 reported crashes in Norfolk County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does Holbrook compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Norfolk County records 23.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holbrook?
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.