ZIP 02061 (Norwell, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02061: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Plymouth 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Massachusetts
Plymouth County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Plymouth County sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Plymouth County: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (15%).
Overview
Police reported 1,072 crashes involving commercial trucks in Plymouth County since 2015: 616 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02061 since 2015 were spread across roads: 28 George Washington Boulevard (1), Fargo Road (1), Forest St (1), Pleasant St (1) and SR-139 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02061 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 28 George Washington Boulevard | 1 |
| Fargo Road | 1 |
| Forest St | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-228 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 1 |
| Sr-3Achief Justice Cushing Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| Bedford St | 14 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Main Street | 9 |
| Plymouth St | 8 |
| State Rd | 8 |
| Washington St | 7 |
| Pleasant St | 7 |
| Cranberry Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 02061 at a glance
| Population | 11,361 |
| Density | 210 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $188,699 |
| Median home value | $862,903 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +347% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 120 | +32% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 91 | -25% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 91. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02061
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02061?
Plymouth County has had 1,072 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 616 people and killing 30.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02061?
May has the most truck crashes in Plymouth County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02061?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02061 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Plymouth County has 17.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02061?
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.