ZIP 01118 (Springfield, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01118: 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.
Hampden County at a glance: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 18% of them.
Overview
Police reported 1,805 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hampden County since 2015: 958 people were injured and 40 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01118 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-75 (2), US-20 (2), Bay St (1), Cottage St (1) and First Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 56 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01118 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| Bay St | 1 |
| Cottage St | 1 |
| First Ave | 1 |
| Granby Rd | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| I-91 | 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 01118 at a glance
| Population | 14,839 |
| Density | 1,593 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,250 |
| Median home value | $276,115 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 168. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01118
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 01118?
Hampden County has had 1,805 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 958 people and killing 40.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 01118?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hampden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 01118?
Garbage trucks were involved in 56 reported crashes in Hampden County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 01118 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Hampden County records 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 01118?
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.