ZIP 02557 (Oak Bluffs, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02557: 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
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 |
Dukes County has lower values than Massachusetts for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dukes County: September 21.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02557 since 2015: 587 Gifford St (1) and Davisville Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02557 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 8.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Massachusetts), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Dukes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 587 Gifford St | 1 |
| Davisville Rd | 1 |
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 02557 at a glance
| Population | 1,250 |
| Density | 149 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 02557
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02557?
28 truck crashes have been reported in Dukes County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02557?
The worst month is September: 21.4% of truck crashes in Dukes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02557?
Since 2015, Dukes County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02557 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 10.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dukes County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02557?
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.