ZIP 02725 (Somerset, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02725: 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 runs above Massachusetts on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Bristol County: December garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of the year's total).
Overview
Bristol County has recorded 1,612 truck crashes since 2015, with 872 people injured and 49 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02725 since 2015: SR-24 (2), US-6 (2), 640 Sodom Road (1), Brayton Ave (1) and I-195 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 106 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 5.3% across Massachusetts.
Their busiest month is December, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02725 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bristol County.
- 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 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| Brayton Ave | 1 |
| I-195 | 1 |
| Joseph Dr | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 02725 at a glance
| Population | 2,257 |
| Density | 367 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $129,253 |
| Median home value | $405,815 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
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 02725
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02725?
1,612 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 872 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02725?
Truck crashes in Bristol County peak in December, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02725?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 106 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 02725 compared with Massachusetts?
Bristol County records 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 02725?
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.