ZIP 01373 (South Deerfield, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01373: 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 |
Compared with Massachusetts, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Franklin County: 7.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.0 across Massachusetts.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 12 killed.
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%).
10.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-116 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by I-91 (1), Kellogg Ave (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01373 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-116 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| I-91 | 1 |
| Kellogg Ave | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 01373 at a glance
| Population | 4,860 |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,413 |
| Median home value | $410,534 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01373
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01373?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (84 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 01373?
NHTSA data shows SR-116 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01373 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01373?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in August, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 01373?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 01373 compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 21.7 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 01373?
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.