ZIP 02343 (Holbrook, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02343: 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.
What stands out in Norfolk County: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 12% of them.
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
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02343 since 2015: SR-138 (3), SR-24 (3), SR-28 (2), 54 Harrison Blvd (1) and Albion St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 107 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
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 02343 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 54 Harrison Blvd | 1 |
| Albion St | 1 |
| Burgin Pkwy | 1 |
| Fargo Road | 1 |
| Granite St | 1 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| I-95 | 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 02343 at a glance
| Population | 11,346 |
| Density | 625 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,032 |
| Median home value | $469,818 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 02343
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02343?
2,034 truck crashes have been reported in Norfolk County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 980 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02343?
June has the most truck crashes in Norfolk County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02343?
Since 2015, Norfolk County has reported 107 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02343 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Norfolk County records 23.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02343?
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.