ZIP 01235 (Hinsdale, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01235: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Berkshire 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
12 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berkshire County compares with Massachusetts
Berkshire County against Massachusetts and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Berkshire County sits below Massachusetts on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Berkshire County: 18.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Overview
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berkshire County. They injured 169 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01235 since 2015: SR-112 (1), SR-9 (1) and South St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 01235 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Berkshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkshire County) |
|---|---|
| Rte 90 W Mm 16 | 5 |
| South St | 5 |
| Cheshire Rd | 4 |
| Cold Spring Rd | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| State Rd | 3 |
| Rte 90 Wb Mm 19.8 | 3 |
| Rte 90 W Mm 0.6 | 3 |
ZIP 01235 at a glance
| Population | 2,489 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,327 |
| Median home value | $252,135 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkshire 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 | 17 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 38 | +118% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 39 | +1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01235
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01235?
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkshire County (169 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 01235?
Truck crashes in Berkshire County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 01235?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Berkshire County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 01235 compared with Massachusetts?
Berkshire County records 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 01235?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.