ZIP 02718 (East Taunton, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02718: 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 |
Compared with Massachusetts, Bristol County is lower on 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 02718: I-495 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02718: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Bristol County has recorded 1,612 truck crashes since 2015, with 872 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for 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
I-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 02718 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-24 (3), SR-18 (2) and I-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 106 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02718 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Look at alternatives to I-495 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| Thompson St | 1 |
| US-44 | 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 02718 at a glance
| Population | 6,878 |
| Density | 258 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,500 |
| Median home value | $469,261 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 136. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02718
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02718?
Since 2015, 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bristol County (872 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02718?
NHTSA data shows I-495 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02718 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02718?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02718?
106 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02718 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Bristol County records 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02718?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.