ZIP 01011 (Chester, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01011: 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 |
Compared with Massachusetts, Hampden County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 01011: I-90 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01011 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
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% 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 (3). Next come SR-112 (1), SR-66 (1) and US-20 (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%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01011 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampden County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- With 8.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hampden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 01011 at a glance
| Population | 1,175 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,299 |
| Median home value | $307,525 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 168 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01011
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01011?
1,805 truck crashes have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 958 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 01011?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01011 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01011?
Truck crashes in Hampden County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 01011?
56 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 01011 compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampden County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 01011?
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.