ZIP 01841 (Lawrence, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 01841: 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. It runs above Massachusetts on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Essex County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.7%, against 5.3% for Massachusetts.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 1,776 truck crashes since 2015, with 816 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 01841 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-495 (4), I-93 (4), SR-110 (4), SR-125 (3) and Bridge St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 137 crashes, 7.7% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 01841 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Essex County.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Essex County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| I-93 | 4 |
| SR-110 | 4 |
| SR-125 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Broadway Rd | 1 |
| Elm St | 1 |
| Route 110 | 1 |
| SR-121A | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 01841 at a glance
| Population | 52,769 |
| Density | 6,694 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,971 |
| Median home value | $408,662 |
| Home ownership | 31% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 159 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 01841
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 01841?
Since 2015, 1,776 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Essex County (816 injured, 33 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 01841?
December has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 01841?
Since 2015, Essex County has reported 137 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 01841 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Essex County has 18.6 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 01841?
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.