ZIP 02110 (Boston, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02110: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Suffolk 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
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Suffolk County compares with Massachusetts
Suffolk County against Massachusetts and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Suffolk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.6 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 23.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Suffolk County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Massachusetts on after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 02110: I-93 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02110 since 2015.
Overview
Suffolk County has recorded 1,179 truck crashes since 2015, with 552 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-2A (4), Washington St (4) and SR-16 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
67 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Their busiest month is June, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02110 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Suffolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 5 |
| SR-2A | 4 |
| Washington St | 4 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Common St | 2 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Suffolk County) |
|---|---|
| Rte 93 S X 15 | 9 |
| Frontage Rd @ Mass Ave Connector | 8 |
| Rte 1 | 8 |
| Rte 93 S X 14 | 7 |
| Eastern Ave | 7 |
| Rte 93 Sb @ Exit 23 | 6 |
| Rte 90 E Mm 131 | 6 |
| Lee Burbank Hwy | 6 |
ZIP 02110 at a glance
| Population | 2,342 |
| Density | 5,055 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,438 |
| Median home value | $1,177,067 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Suffolk 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 | 29 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 63 | +114% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 106 | +69% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 110 | +4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 110. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02110
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02110?
Suffolk County has had 1,179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 552 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02110?
NHTSA data shows I-93 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02110 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02110?
Truck crashes in Suffolk County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02110?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Suffolk County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02110 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Suffolk County records 13.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02110?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.