ZIP 01082 (Ware, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01082: 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 sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hampshire County: 10.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Overview
Since 2015, 234 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampshire County. They injured 85 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 01082 is I-90, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Pleasant St (1), SR-181 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.3% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 01082 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampshire County.
- 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.
- 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
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 | 2 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 01082 at a glance
| Population | 10,392 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,018 |
| Median home value | $282,041 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 01082
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01082?
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 01082?
I-90 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01082 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01082?
The worst month is August: 11.5% of truck crashes in Hampshire County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 01082?
Since 2015, Hampshire County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 01082 compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampshire County has 12.3 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 01082?
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.