ZIP 01012 (Chesterfield, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01012: 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 runs above Massachusetts on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hampshire County: 10.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Overview
Police reported 234 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampshire County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01012 since 2015: SR-112 (1), SR-66 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 7.3%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01012 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Massachusetts.
- 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 01012 at a glance
| Population | 397 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,333 |
| Median home value | $420,930 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 01012
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 01012?
Since 2015, 234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampshire County (85 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 01012?
Truck crashes in Hampshire County peak in August, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 01012?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 01012 compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampshire County has 12.3 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 01012?
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.