ZIP 02048 (Mansfield, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bristol 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol County compares with Massachusetts
Bristol County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Massachusetts, Bristol County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 02048: US-1 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02048.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bristol County. They injured 872 people and killed 49.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-495 (3), I-95 (2) and SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 106 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02048 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 5 |
| I-495 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| Rte 1 North Washington St | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| Tremont St | 1 |
| US-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 12 |
| Rte 95 | 12 |
| Winthrop St | 12 |
| South Main St | 11 |
| County St | 9 |
| New State Hwy | 8 |
| Bay St | 7 |
| Winthrop Street | 7 |
ZIP 02048 at a glance
| Population | 23,931 |
| Density | 460 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,273 |
| Median home value | $597,926 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 106 | +180% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 158 | +49% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 136 | -14% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02048
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02048?
Bristol County has had 1,612 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 872 people and killing 49.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02048?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02048 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02048?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02048?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 106 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02048 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 23.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02048?
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.