ZIP 02111 (Boston, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02111: 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 stands out for higher after dark.
ZIP 02111 at a glance: I-93 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02111.
Overview
Police reported 1,179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Suffolk County since 2015: 552 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02111 is I-93, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-2A (4), Washington St (4) and SR-16 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 67 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.9, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02111 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- Look at alternatives to I-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June 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.
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 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| Albion St | 1 |
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 02111 at a glance
| Population | 8,407 |
| Density | 16,560 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,404 |
| Median home value | $1,032,022 |
| Home ownership | 26% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 110 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02111
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02111?
Since 2015, 1,179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Suffolk County (552 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02111?
Since 2015, I-93 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02111: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02111?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Suffolk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02111?
Since 2015, Suffolk County has reported 67 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02111 compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 13.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Suffolk County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02111?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.