ZIP 01028 (East Longmeadow, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01028: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hampden County: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampden County. They injured 958 people and killed 40.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
8.1% 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 01028 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-75 (2), US-20 (2), US-5 (2), Bay St (1) and Cottage St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 56 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01028 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hampden County.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| I-91 | 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 01028 at a glance
| Population | 16,321 |
| Density | 488 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,424 |
| Median home value | $380,466 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. 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 01028
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01028?
1,805 truck crashes have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 958 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01028?
September has the most truck crashes in Hampden County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 01028?
Since 2015, Hampden County has reported 56 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 01028 compared 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 01028?
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.