ZIP 02081 (Walpole, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02081: 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 |
Norfolk County sits below Massachusetts on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 02081: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02081: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks in Norfolk County since 2015: 980 people were injured and 38 were 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-95 (4), SR-138 (3) and Washington St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 107 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.0, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02081 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Norfolk County.
- 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 Norfolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 5 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-138 | 3 |
| Washington St | 2 |
| I-495 | 1 |
| Rte 1 North Washington St | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
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 02081 at a glance
| Population | 19,343 |
| Density | 421 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $156,250 |
| Median home value | $684,864 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 178. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 02081
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02081?
Since 2015, 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk County (980 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02081?
US-1 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02081 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02081?
Truck crashes in Norfolk County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02081?
Garbage trucks were involved in 107 reported crashes in Norfolk County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02081 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk County has 23.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02081?
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.