ZIP 02748 (South Dartmouth, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02748: 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.
The headline for ZIP 02748: I-195 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02748: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bristol County since 2015: 872 people were injured and 49 were 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
I-195 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 02748 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 640 Sodom Road (1), Bridge St (1) and Cross Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 106 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 5.3% in 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 02748 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Look at alternatives to I-195 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bristol County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| 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 02748 at a glance
| Population | 11,281 |
| Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,361 |
| Median home value | $521,907 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 02748
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02748?
Bristol County has had 1,612 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 872 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02748?
NHTSA data shows I-195 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02748 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 02748?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bristol County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02748?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 106 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02748 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
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 02748?
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.