ZIP 01081 (Wales, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01081: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 01081: I-84 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 01081.
Overview
Police reported 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampden County since 2015: 958 people were injured and 40 were killed.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 01081 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (3), Monson Rd (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
56 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01081 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.1% 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 Hampden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| Monson Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 01081 at a glance
| Population | 1,747 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,979 |
| Median home value | $294,822 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01081
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 01081?
Since 2015, 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampden County (958 injured, 40 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 01081?
I-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01081 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01081?
September has the most truck crashes in Hampden County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 01081?
56 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 01081 compare 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 01081?
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.