ZIP 02481 (Wellesley Hills, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02481: 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 has lower values than Massachusetts for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 02481 at a glance: I-90 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02481.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Norfolk County. They injured 980 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 02481 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (4), SR-2A (3) and Washington St (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 107 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02481 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Norfolk County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-2A | 3 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| Cambridge St | 2 |
| Putnam Ave | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| Brookline Ave | 1 |
| Common St | 1 |
| Pleasant St | 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 02481 at a glance
| Population | 17,415 |
| Density | 1,104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $1,684,741 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 72 a year in the 1990s and 178 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02481
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02481?
Since 2015, 2,034 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Norfolk County (980 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02481?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02481 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02481?
June has the most truck crashes in Norfolk County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02481?
107 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Norfolk County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02481 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk County has 23.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02481?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.