ZIP 02026 (Dedham, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02026: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Norfolk 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
1.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Norfolk County compares with Massachusetts
Norfolk County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Norfolk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.4 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Norfolk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 02026: 1.5× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02026 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.4 vs 3.5).
Overview
Norfolk County has recorded 2,034 truck crashes since 2015, with 980 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% 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 02026 since 2015: I-95 (4), SR-2A (4), I-90 (3), Washington St (3) and Cambridge St (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 107 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.0, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02026 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Norfolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-2A | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| I-93 | 2 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-138 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Norfolk County) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 29 |
| Main St | 19 |
| Rte 95 | 18 |
| Granite St | 12 |
| East St | 12 |
| Rte 93 | 12 |
| Central St | 9 |
| Washington Street | 9 |
ZIP 02026 at a glance
| Population | 25,237 |
| Density | 949 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,955 |
| Median home value | $661,475 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Norfolk 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 | 72 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 160 | +124% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 200 | +25% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 178 | -11% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 72 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 178. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02026
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02026?
Since 2015, 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk County (980 injured, 38 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02026?
Truck crashes in Norfolk County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02026?
Garbage trucks were involved in 107 reported crashes in Norfolk County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02026 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Norfolk County records 23.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02026?
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.