ZIP 02351 (Abington, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02351: 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. It runs above Massachusetts on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 02351: SR-24 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02351 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
The worst month is May with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in 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
Within this area, SR-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-18 (2), 54 Harrison Blvd (1) and Burgin Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02351 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; 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
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-24 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| 54 Harrison Blvd | 1 |
| Burgin Pkwy | 1 |
| Fargo Road | 1 |
| Granite St | 1 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| Oak St | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 1 |
| Quincy 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 02351 at a glance
| Population | 17,053 |
| Density | 661 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,400 |
| Median home value | $539,762 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02351
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02351?
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 02351?
Since 2015, SR-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02351: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02351?
Truck crashes in Plymouth County peak in May, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02351?
62 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plymouth County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02351 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 02351?
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.