Auburn, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Auburn: 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 293 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Auburn compares with Massachusetts
Auburn against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Auburn stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Auburn | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 6.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.3% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Auburn sits below Massachusetts on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Auburn at a glance: 21.0% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 13.2% in Massachusetts.
Overview
Since 2015, 293 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Auburn. They injured 136 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-20 (6), I-290 (3) and Central Tpke (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Auburn fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.1% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Auburn
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| US-20 | 6 |
| I-290 | 3 |
| Central Tpke | 1 |
| Dudley Rd | 1 |
| Ernest Ave | 1 |
| Kelly Square | 1 |
| Paul Tivnan Drive | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Auburn) |
|---|---|
| Rte 290 W X 12B | 5 |
| Washington St | 5 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 90 | 4 |
| Southbridge St | 3 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 90 | 3 |
| Rte 290 E X 12 | 3 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 91.4 | 3 |
| Rte 90 Eb Mass Turnpike Mm 91.3 | 3 |
Auburn at a glance
| Population | 17,323 |
| Land area | 15.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01501) | $116,762 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01501) | $401,342 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Auburn 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 | 7 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +194% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 22 | +5% | 5.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | +20% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Auburn
How many truck accidents are there in Auburn?
293 truck crashes have been reported in Auburn since 2015, with 2 deaths and 136 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Auburn?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Auburn: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Auburn?
Truck crashes in Auburn peak in December, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Auburn?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Auburn since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Auburn compared with Massachusetts?
Auburn records 142.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Auburn?
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.