Charlton, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Charlton: 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
5 of 280 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlton compares with Massachusetts
Charlton against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlton | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.4 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.9% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.5% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Charlton is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Charlton: 17.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Overview
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charlton. They injured 114 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.9% 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 (6). After it: US-20 (3), Central Tpke (1) and Dudley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Charlton fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlton.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 17.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Charlton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Central Tpke | 1 |
| Dudley Rd | 1 |
| I-395 | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlton) |
|---|---|
| Worcester Rd | 6 |
| Sturbridge Rd | 6 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 84.4 | 5 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 81 | 4 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 82.6 | 4 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 79.8 | 4 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 83.4 | 4 |
| Rte 90 Eb Mm 85 | 4 |
Charlton at a glance
| Population | 13,606 |
| Land area | 42.2 sq mi |
| Density | 323 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01507) | $117,587 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01507) | $425,519 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlton 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 | 3 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +383% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | +15% | 5.3 |
| 2020s | 27 | +61% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Charlton
How many truck crashes happen in Charlton?
Charlton has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Charlton?
I-90 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Charlton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Charlton?
February has the most truck crashes in Charlton, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Charlton?
Since 2015, Charlton has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Charlton compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Charlton records 168.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Charlton?
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.