Pembroke, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pembroke: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pembroke and Plymouth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Plymouth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Massachusetts
Plymouth County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Plymouth County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Plymouth County: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of the year's total).
Overview
Plymouth County has recorded 1,072 truck crashes since 2015, with 616 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Pembroke since 2015; patterns below come from Plymouth County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pembroke since 2015: Forest St (1), Parsonage Rd (1), Pleasant St (1), Quincy St (1) and SR-139 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 62 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Pembroke fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Forest St | 1 |
| Parsonage Rd | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| Quincy St | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| Sr-3Achief Justice Cushing Hwy | 1 |
| Thompson St | 1 |
| US-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| Bedford St | 14 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Main Street | 9 |
| Plymouth St | 8 |
| State Rd | 8 |
| Washington St | 7 |
| Pleasant St | 7 |
| Cranberry Hwy | 7 |
Pembroke at a glance
| Population | 18,428 |
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
| Density | 846 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02359) | $146,285 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02359) | $586,440 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +347% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 120 | +32% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 91 | -25% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 91 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pembroke
How common are truck crashes in Pembroke?
Since 2015, 1,072 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plymouth County (616 injured, 30 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pembroke?
May has the most truck crashes in Plymouth County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pembroke?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How does Pembroke compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Plymouth County has 17.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pembroke?
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.