ZIP 02539 (Edgartown, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02539: 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 21.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Dukes County has recorded 28 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (21.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 24.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 02539 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02539 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dukes County.
- With 8.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 02539 at a glance
| Population | 5,278 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,236 |
| Median home value | $1,241,183 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02539
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02539?
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dukes County (25 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02539?
Truck crashes in Dukes County peak in September, with 21.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02539?
Since 2015, Dukes County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02539 compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 10.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dukes County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02539?
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.