ZIP 02350 (Monponsett, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02350: 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 has lower values than Massachusetts for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 02350: SR-18 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02350 since 2015.
Overview
Plymouth County has recorded 1,072 truck crashes since 2015, with 616 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
3.7% 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 02350 is SR-18, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Forest St (1), I-290 (1) and Parsonage Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 62 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 5.3% across 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 02350 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-18; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
| Forest St | 1 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| Parsonage Rd | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| Quincy St | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Thompson St | 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 02350 at a glance
| Population | 118 |
| Density | 400 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 91 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 02350
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02350?
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 02350?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02350: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02350?
Truck crashes in Plymouth County peak in May, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02350?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02350 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 17.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Plymouth County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02350?
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.