ZIP 02190 (South Weymouth, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02190: 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 02190: SR-138 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02190.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Norfolk County. They injured 980 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
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%).
4.1% 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 02190 is SR-138, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-24 (2), SR-28 (2) and 28 George Washington Boulevard (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
107 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
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 02190 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-138, 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-138 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 28 George Washington Boulevard | 1 |
| 54 Harrison Blvd | 1 |
| Albion St | 1 |
| Burgin Pkwy | 1 |
| Fargo Road | 1 |
| Granite St | 1 |
| Oak St | 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 02190 at a glance
| Population | 19,695 |
| Density | 1,087 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,657 |
| Median home value | $587,852 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02190
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02190?
Norfolk County has had 2,034 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 980 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02190?
NHTSA data shows SR-138 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02190 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02190?
June has the most truck crashes in Norfolk County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02190?
Since 2015, Norfolk County has reported 107 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02190 compare with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 23.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Norfolk County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02190?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.