ZIP 02128 (East Boston, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02128: 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 |
Suffolk County has lower values than Massachusetts for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher after dark.
The headline for ZIP 02128: I-93 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02128 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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02128 is I-93, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-2A (4), SR-16 (3) and SR-28 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
67 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02128 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2015 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Washington St | 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 02128 at a glance
| Population | 43,345 |
| Density | 3,331 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,106 |
| Median home value | $668,052 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02128
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02128?
1,179 truck crashes have been reported in Suffolk County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 552 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02128?
Since 2015, I-93 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02128: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02128?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Suffolk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02128?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Suffolk County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02128 compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Suffolk County has 13.6 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02128?
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.