ZIP 02356 (North Easton, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bristol 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol County compares with Massachusetts
Bristol County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Bristol County has lower values than Massachusetts for 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 02356: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02356: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bristol County since 2015: 872 people were injured and 49 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-24 (4), I-495 (3) and SR-138 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 106 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02356 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| I-495 | 3 |
| SR-138 | 2 |
| 54 Harrison Blvd | 1 |
| Fargo Road | 1 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| Oak St | 1 |
| Quincy St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 12 |
| Rte 95 | 12 |
| Winthrop St | 12 |
| South Main St | 11 |
| County St | 9 |
| New State Hwy | 8 |
| Bay St | 7 |
| Winthrop Street | 7 |
ZIP 02356 at a glance
| Population | 12,475 |
| Density | 354 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,224 |
| Median home value | $650,820 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 106 | +180% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 158 | +49% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 136 | -14% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02356
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02356?
Bristol County has had 1,612 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 872 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02356?
US-1 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02356 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02356?
December has the most truck crashes in Bristol County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02356?
Garbage trucks were involved in 106 reported crashes in Bristol County since 2015 (6.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02356 compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 23.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02356?
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.