ZIP 02717 (East Freetown, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02717: 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 sits below Massachusetts on 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.
What stands out in ZIP 02717: SR-24 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02717.
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%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
SR-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 02717 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-195 (2), I-495 (2) and Brayton Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 106 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02717 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; 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
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 Bristol County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 3 |
| I-195 | 2 |
| I-495 | 2 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Cross Rd | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 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 02717 at a glance
| Population | 4,797 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,625 |
| Median home value | $519,172 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 02717
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02717?
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 02717?
SR-24 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02717 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02717?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bristol County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02717?
106 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02717 compared with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bristol County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02717?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.