ZIP 02646 (Harwich Port, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02646: 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 |
Barnstable County sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 02646: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02646: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 569 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barnstable County since 2015: 298 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.0% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 02646 is US-6, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Old Bass River Rd (1), Old Chatham Rd (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02646 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barnstable County.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Barnstable County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| Old Bass River Rd | 1 |
| Old Chatham Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 02646 at a glance
| Population | 1,846 |
| Density | 246 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,172 |
| Median home value | $880,791 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02646
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02646?
Barnstable County has had 569 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 298 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 02646?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02646 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02646?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in Barnstable County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02646?
Since 2015, Barnstable County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02646 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Barnstable County records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02646?
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.