ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hampshire County, 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
17 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampshire County compares with Massachusetts
Hampshire County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.3 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Hampshire County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hampshire County: 10.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Overview
Hampshire County has recorded 234 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01002 since 2015 were spread across roads: Kellogg Ave (1), SR-116 (1), SR-9 (1) and US-202 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.3% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 01002 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampshire County.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Massachusetts; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Kellogg Ave | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampshire County) |
|---|---|
| Bridge St | 9 |
| Russell St | 3 |
| Rte 91 S Mm 26 | 3 |
| Rte 91 S Mm 22.2 | 3 |
| Pleasant St | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
| King St | 3 |
| Amherst St @ West St | 3 |
ZIP 01002 at a glance
| Population | 26,370 |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,818 |
| Median home value | $480,304 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampshire 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +66% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | +38% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | -28% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01002
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 01002?
234 truck crashes have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01002?
The worst month is August: 11.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 01002?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 01002 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 12.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampshire County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 01002?
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.