ZIP 02170 (Quincy, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02170: 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 has lower values than Massachusetts for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 02170: SR-2A deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02170 since 2015.
Overview
Norfolk County has recorded 2,034 truck crashes since 2015, with 980 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
SR-2A leads within 10 miles of ZIP 02170 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-93 (3), I-95 (3) and SR-28 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 107 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
They recorded 1.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02170 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-2A, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Norfolk County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-2A | 4 |
| I-93 | 3 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-138 | 2 |
| 28 George Washington Boulevard | 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 02170 at a glance
| Population | 18,809 |
| Density | 3,483 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,627 |
| Median home value | $668,327 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 72 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 178. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02170
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02170?
2,034 truck crashes have been reported in Norfolk County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 980 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02170?
NHTSA data shows SR-2A with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02170 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02170?
Truck crashes in Norfolk County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02170?
Since 2015, Norfolk County has reported 107 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02170 compared with Massachusetts?
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 02170?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.