ZIP 02576 (West Wareham, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02576: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Plymouth 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Massachusetts
Plymouth County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Plymouth County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, 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 02576: SR-28 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02576.
Overview
Plymouth County has recorded 1,072 truck crashes since 2015, with 616 people injured and 30 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02576 is SR-28, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-195 (1), I-495 (1) and Rochester Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02576 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| I-195 | 1 |
| I-495 | 1 |
| Rochester Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Tremont St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| Bedford St | 14 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Main Street | 9 |
| Plymouth St | 8 |
| State Rd | 8 |
| Washington St | 7 |
| Pleasant St | 7 |
| Cranberry Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 02576 at a glance
| Population | 4,168 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,021 |
| Median home value | $368,772 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +347% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 120 | +32% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 91 | -25% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 91. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02576
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02576?
1,072 truck crashes have been reported in Plymouth County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 616 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02576?
Since 2015, SR-28 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02576: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02576?
May has the most truck crashes in Plymouth County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02576?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Plymouth County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02576 compared with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Plymouth County has 17.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02576?
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.