ZIP 01056 (Ludlow, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01056: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hampden County: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of the year's total).
Overview
Hampden County has recorded 1,805 truck crashes since 2015, with 958 people injured and 40 killed.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01056 happened on I-90 (2), US-20 (2), Bay St (1), Cottage St (1) and First Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 56 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Their busiest month is August, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01056 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampden County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| Ludlow Rd | 1 |
| Monson Rd | 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 01056 at a glance
| Population | 20,904 |
| Density | 297 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,838 |
| Median home value | $334,790 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01056
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 01056?
Hampden County has had 1,805 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 958 people and killing 40.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01056?
Truck crashes in Hampden County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 01056?
Garbage trucks were involved in 56 reported crashes in Hampden County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 01056 compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampden County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 01056?
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.