ZIP 01038 (Hatfield, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01038: 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 |
Hampshire County has lower values than Massachusetts for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hampshire County: 10.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Overview
Police reported 234 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampshire County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 01038 since 2015: SR-116 (2), I-91 (1) and Kellogg Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 7.3% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01038 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
| I-91 | 1 |
| Kellogg Ave | 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 01038 at a glance
| Population | 2,491 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,635 |
| Median home value | $441,397 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01038
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01038?
234 truck crashes have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 85 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 01038?
August has the most truck crashes in Hampshire County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 01038?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Hampshire County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 01038 compare with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 12.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampshire County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 01038?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.