ZIP 02066 (Scituate, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02066: 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. It runs above Massachusetts on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Plymouth County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Plymouth County has recorded 1,072 truck crashes since 2015, with 616 people injured and 30 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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 02066 since 2015 were spread across roads: 28 George Washington Boulevard (1), Forest St (1), Pleasant St (1), SR-139 (1) and SR-228 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02066 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| Forest St | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| SR-139 | 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 02066 at a glance
| Population | 19,099 |
| Density | 447 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $136,689 |
| Median home value | $850,186 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 02066
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02066?
Since 2015, 1,072 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plymouth County (616 injured, 30 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02066?
The worst month is May: 10.4% of truck crashes in Plymouth County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02066?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02066 compare with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 17.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Plymouth County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02066?
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.