ZIP 01349 (Millers Falls, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01349: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Massachusetts
Franklin County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.7 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Massachusetts on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Franklin County: 7.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.0 across Massachusetts.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 84 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.7% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 01349 is SR-116, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Northfield Rd (1), SR-2 (1) and US-202 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 01349 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-116; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
| Northfield Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Greenfield Rd | 4 |
| Mohawk Trail | 4 |
| 3Rd St @ Ave A St | 2 |
| Avery Brook Rd | 2 |
| Federal St | 2 |
| Northfield Road | 2 |
| Prescott Rd @ Daniel Shays Hwy | 2 |
| Rte 2 | 2 |
ZIP 01349 at a glance
| Population | 741 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,033 |
| Median home value | $269,979 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +110% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +2% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01349
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 01349?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 84 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 01349?
SR-116 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 01349 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01349?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in August, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 01349?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 01349 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 21.7 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 01349?
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.