ZIP 02715 (Dighton, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02715: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bristol 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol County compares with Massachusetts
Bristol County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 19.2% | 24.8% | same |
Bristol County has lower values than Massachusetts for 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.
ZIP 02715 at a glance: SR-24 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02715.
Overview
Police reported 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bristol County since 2015: 872 people were injured and 49 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.9% across Massachusetts.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% 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 02715 is SR-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-195 (2), US-44 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 106 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02715 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 4 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 12 |
| Rte 95 | 12 |
| Winthrop St | 12 |
| South Main St | 11 |
| County St | 9 |
| New State Hwy | 8 |
| Bay St | 7 |
| Winthrop Street | 7 |
ZIP 02715 at a glance
| Population | 3,757 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,066 |
| Median home value | $496,756 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 106 | +180% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 158 | +49% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 136 | -14% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02715
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02715?
1,612 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 872 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02715?
Since 2015, SR-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02715: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02715?
December has the most truck crashes in Bristol County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02715?
Garbage trucks were involved in 106 reported crashes in Bristol County since 2015 (6.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 02715 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bristol County has 23.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02715?
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.