Sturbridge, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sturbridge: 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
6 of 279 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sturbridge compares with Massachusetts
Sturbridge against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sturbridge stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sturbridge | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 235.9 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 10.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.6% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Sturbridge is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sturbridge: 33.6% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 19.2% in Massachusetts.
Overview
Since 2015, 279 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sturbridge. They injured 121 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% 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 (4). It is followed by US-20 (3), Dudley Rd (1) and I-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for Sturbridge fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.0% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sturbridge
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Dudley Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sturbridge) |
|---|---|
| Rte 84 E X 6B | 8 |
| Haynes St | 4 |
| Charlton Rd | 4 |
| Rte 84 E Mm 6.4 | 4 |
| Rte 84 E X 3 | 3 |
| Rte 20 E @ Hall Rd | 3 |
| Rte 90 W Mm 78.2 | 3 |
| Charlton Road Rte 20 | 3 |
Sturbridge at a glance
| Population | 10,097 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,894 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01566) | $137,730 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01566) | $416,762 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sturbridge 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 | 6 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | +83% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +55% | 5.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +32% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Sturbridge
How common are truck crashes in Sturbridge?
279 truck crashes have been reported in Sturbridge since 2015, with 4 deaths and 121 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sturbridge?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sturbridge: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sturbridge?
August has the most truck crashes in Sturbridge, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sturbridge?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sturbridge since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sturbridge compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 235.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sturbridge, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sturbridge?
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.