ZIP 01832 (Haverhill, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01832: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with Massachusetts
Essex County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.6 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Massachusetts, Essex County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 01832: I-495 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01832: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 1,776 truck crashes since 2015, with 816 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 01832 is I-495, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-110 (4), I-93 (3) and SR-125 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 137 of the truck crashes here, or 7.7%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Their busiest month is December, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01832 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-495, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 5 |
| SR-110 | 4 |
| I-93 | 3 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| Broadway Rd | 1 |
| Elm St | 1 |
| SR-121A | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| Rte 495 | 23 |
| Rte 1 | 17 |
| Broadway | 12 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Rte 95 | 11 |
| Lowell St | 7 |
| Washington St | 7 |
| Rte 495 S X 97A | 6 |
ZIP 01832 at a glance
| Population | 26,386 |
| Density | 897 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,041 |
| Median home value | $425,864 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 40 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 112 | +183% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 158 | +42% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 159 | +1% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 159. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01832
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01832?
1,776 truck crashes have been reported in Essex County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 816 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 01832?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01832 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 01832?
December has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 01832?
Since 2015, Essex County has reported 137 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 01832 compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 18.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Essex County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 01832?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.