Wellesley, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wellesley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wellesley 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 |
Norfolk County has lower values than Massachusetts for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wellesley: I-90 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wellesley.
Overview
Police reported 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks in Norfolk County since 2015: 980 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 85 truck crashes reported in Wellesley since 2015, this page uses Norfolk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wellesley is I-90, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (4), SR-2A (3) and Washington St (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 107 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wellesley fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Norfolk County.
- 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 Norfolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-2A | 3 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| Brookline Ave | 1 |
| Common St | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 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 |
Wellesley at a glance
| Population | 31,242 |
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,118 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02481) | $250,001 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02481) | $1,684,741 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wellesley
How common are truck crashes in Wellesley?
Norfolk County has had 2,034 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 980 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wellesley?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wellesley: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wellesley?
Truck crashes in Norfolk County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wellesley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 107 reported crashes in Norfolk County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wellesley compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk County has 23.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wellesley?
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.