ZIP 02330 (Carver, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02330: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Plymouth 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Massachusetts
Plymouth County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Plymouth County sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 02330: I-495 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02330 since 2015.
Overview
Plymouth County has recorded 1,072 truck crashes since 2015, with 616 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02330 is I-495, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-195 (1), Oar And Line Rd (1) and Parsonage Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02330 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 2 |
| I-195 | 1 |
| Oar And Line Rd | 1 |
| Parsonage Rd | 1 |
| Rochester Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Thompson St | 1 |
| Tremont St | 1 |
| US-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| Bedford St | 14 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Main Street | 9 |
| Plymouth St | 8 |
| State Rd | 8 |
| Washington St | 7 |
| Pleasant St | 7 |
| Cranberry Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 02330 at a glance
| Population | 11,712 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,250 |
| Median home value | $412,442 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +347% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 120 | +32% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 91 | -25% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 91. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02330
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02330?
Since 2015, 1,072 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plymouth County (616 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02330?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02330 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02330?
Truck crashes in Plymouth County peak in May, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02330?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02330 compare with Massachusetts?
Plymouth County records 17.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02330?
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.