ZIP 02191 (North Weymouth, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02191: 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 |
Compared with Massachusetts, Norfolk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Norfolk County: September more garbage-truck crashes happen in September than in any other month (12%).
Overview
Police reported 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks in Norfolk County since 2015: 980 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02191 happened on I-93 (2), Massachusetts Ave (2), SR-138 (2), 28 George Washington Boulevard (1) and Albion St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 107 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Their busiest month is September, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.0, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02191 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 2 |
| Massachusetts Ave | 2 |
| SR-138 | 2 |
| 28 George Washington Boulevard | 1 |
| Albion St | 1 |
| Burgin Pkwy | 1 |
| Dorchester Ave | 1 |
| East Cottage St | 1 |
| Fargo Road | 1 |
| Granite 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 02191 at a glance
| Population | 8,181 |
| Density | 1,761 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,324 |
| Median home value | $526,394 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. 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 02191
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02191?
2,034 truck crashes have been reported in Norfolk County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 980 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02191?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Norfolk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02191?
107 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Norfolk County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02191 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Norfolk County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02191?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.