ZIP 02644 (Forestdale, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barnstable 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Barnstable County compares with Massachusetts
Barnstable County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barnstable County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 8.6% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Barnstable County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 02644 at a glance: SR-151 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02644.
Overview
Police reported 569 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barnstable County since 2015: 298 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-151 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by 587 Gifford St (1), Davisville Rd (1) and Old Stage Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (24%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02644 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barnstable County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-151; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Barnstable County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.1% of truck crashes here, more than Massachusetts; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Barnstable County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-151 | 3 |
| 587 Gifford St | 1 |
| Davisville Rd | 1 |
| Old Stage Rd | 1 |
| Race Lane | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Sandwhich Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barnstable County) |
|---|---|
| Sandwich Rd | 13 |
| Macarthur Blvd | 12 |
| Rte 6 | 7 |
| Main St | 6 |
| Iyannough Rd | 5 |
| Rte 25 Eb Mm 9 | 5 |
| Scenic Hwy | 5 |
| Falmouth Rd Rte 28 | 4 |
ZIP 02644 at a glance
| Population | 3,700 |
| Density | 423 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,158 |
| Median home value | $488,117 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barnstable 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 | 12 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 35 | +201% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 58 | +67% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 46 | -21% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02644
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02644?
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barnstable County (298 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02644?
Since 2015, SR-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02644: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02644?
June has the most truck crashes in Barnstable County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02644?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Barnstable County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02644 compare with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barnstable County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02644?
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.