Westborough, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westborough: 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 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Westborough compares with Massachusetts
Westborough against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westborough stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Westborough | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.5 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Westborough sits below Massachusetts on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Westborough: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Westborough: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Westborough since 2015: 78 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Westborough with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-495 (4), I-290 (3) and US-20 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Westborough fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 8.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Westborough
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| I-290 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Ernest Ave | 1 |
| Kelly Square | 1 |
| Paul Tivnan Drive | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westborough) |
|---|---|
| Turnpike Rd | 13 |
| E Main St | 9 |
| Turnpike Rd @ Otis St | 7 |
| East Main St | 6 |
| Rte 90 Eb Mm 105 | 6 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 104.6 | 5 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 105 | 4 |
| Rte 495 S X 58 | 4 |
Westborough at a glance
| Population | 22,643 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 11,993 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 01581) | $141,944 |
| Median home value (ZIP 01581) | $685,615 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Westborough 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 | 1 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +890% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +33% | 5.3 |
| 2020s | 25 | +91% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westborough
How common are truck crashes in Westborough?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westborough (78 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Westborough?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Westborough: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Westborough?
January has the most truck crashes in Westborough, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Westborough?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Westborough since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Westborough compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 91.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westborough, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Westborough?
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.