ZIP 02535 (Chilmark, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02535: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dukes 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 of 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dukes County compares with Massachusetts
Dukes County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dukes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dukes County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 10.8 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.96 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 24.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 43% below the state |
| After dark | 0.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 100% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Dukes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dukes County: September worst month: 21.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dukes County. They injured 25 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (21.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 24.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 02535 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 02535 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dukes County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.0% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dukes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dukes County) |
|---|---|
| Edgartown Rd | 2 |
| State Rd | 2 |
| Beach Rd | 1 |
| Beach Rd @ Packers | 1 |
| Beach Rd Drawbridge | 1 |
| Beach St | 1 |
| Beach St Ext | 1 |
| Chockers Ln @ State Rd | 1 |
ZIP 02535 at a glance
| Population | 2,244 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $153,966 |
| Median home value | $1,890,011 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dukes 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | +30% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +108% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +5% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02535
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02535?
Dukes County has had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02535?
The worst month is September: 21.4% of truck crashes in Dukes County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02535?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dukes County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02535 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dukes County has 10.8 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02535?
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.