ZIP 02210 (Boston, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02210: 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. Where it is higher: after dark.
ZIP 02210 at a glance: I-93 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02210: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Suffolk County. They injured 552 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for 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
Within this area, I-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-2A (4), Washington St (4) and SR-16 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
67 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.9, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02210 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 02210 at a glance
| Population | 6,971 |
| Density | 2,917 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $172,124 |
| Median home value | $1,276,871 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 110. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 02210
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02210?
Suffolk County has had 1,179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 552 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02210?
I-93 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02210 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02210?
October has the most truck crashes in Suffolk County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02210?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Suffolk County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02210 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 13.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Suffolk County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02210?
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.