ZIP 01073 (Southampton, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01073: 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. 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
Hampshire County has recorded 234 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
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
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 01073 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Granby Rd (1), High St (1) and Ludlow Rd (1).
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 01073 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.3% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hampshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| Ludlow Rd | 1 |
| Prospect Ave | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 01073 at a glance
| Population | 6,230 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,125 |
| Median home value | $456,084 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 01073
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01073?
234 truck crashes have been reported in Hampshire County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 85 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 01073?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01073: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 01073?
The worst month is August: 11.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 01073?
Since 2015, Hampshire County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 01073 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Hampshire County records 12.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 01073?
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.