ZIP 01106 (Longmeadow, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01106: 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 runs above Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 01106 at a glance: I-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01106: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Hampden County has recorded 1,805 truck crashes since 2015, with 958 people injured and 40 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 01106 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-75 (2), US-20 (2) and US-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 56 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01106 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-91 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 01106 at a glance
| Population | 15,853 |
| Density | 639 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $147,935 |
| Median home value | $453,576 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 168. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01106?
1,805 truck crashes have been reported in Hampden County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 958 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 01106?
I-91 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01106 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01106?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hampden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 01106?
Since 2015, Hampden County has reported 56 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 01106 compared with Massachusetts?
Hampden County records 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 01106?
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.