ZIP 02746 (New Bedford, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02746: 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.
The headline for Bristol County: December more garbage-truck crashes happen in December than in any other month (14%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bristol County. They injured 872 people and killed 49.
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%).
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02746 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-195 (2), SR-24 (2), 640 Sodom Road (1), Bridge St (1) and Cross Rd (1).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02746 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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-195 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| 640 Sodom Road | 1 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Cross Rd | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 02746 at a glance
| Population | 17,531 |
| Density | 2,376 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,917 |
| Median home value | $356,894 |
| Home ownership | 17% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02746
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02746?
Bristol County has had 1,612 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 872 people and killing 49.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02746?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bristol County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02746?
106 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bristol County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02746 compare with Massachusetts?
The yearly rate is 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bristol County, vs 22.9 for Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02746?
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.