ZIP 01089 (West Springfield, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01089: 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 sits below Massachusetts 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.
ZIP 01089 at a glance: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01089: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Hampden County has recorded 1,805 truck crashes since 2015, with 958 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 01089 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-75 (2), US-20 (2) and Bay St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 56 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01089 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, 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.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hampden County.
- With 8.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| High St | 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 01089 at a glance
| Population | 28,772 |
| Density | 664 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,371 |
| Median home value | $321,500 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 01089
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01089?
Since 2015, 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hampden County (958 injured, 40 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 01089?
I-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01089 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 01089?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hampden County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 01089?
56 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 01089 compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hampden County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 01089?
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.