ZIP 01010 (Brimfield, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hampden 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hampden County compares with Massachusetts
Hampden County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.4 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hampden County has lower values than Massachusetts for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 01010: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01010: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampden County. They injured 958 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 01010 is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-84 (1), Monson Rd (1) and Pleasant St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 56 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01010 fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hampden County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hampden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Monson Rd | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampden County) |
|---|---|
| Page Blvd | 16 |
| Main St | 10 |
| Boston Rd | 8 |
| Rte 91 N X 6 | 8 |
| Southampton Rd | 8 |
| Rte 91 N X 8 | 7 |
| Rte 91 S X 4 | 6 |
| River St | 6 |
ZIP 01010 at a glance
| Population | 3,705 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,250 |
| Median home value | $388,574 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampden 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 | 36 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 104 | +185% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 158 | +51% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 168 | +6% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 168. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01010
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 01010?
Since 2015, 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampden County (958 injured, 40 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 01010?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01010: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 01010?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hampden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 01010?
Since 2015, Hampden County has reported 56 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 01010 compare with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampden County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 01010?
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.