ZIP 02762 (Plainville, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02762: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Norfolk 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
1.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Norfolk County compares with Massachusetts
Norfolk County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Norfolk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.4 | 22.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Norfolk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 02762 at a glance: US-1 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02762 since 2015.
Overview
Norfolk County has recorded 2,034 truck crashes since 2015, with 980 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.6% in Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-295 (2), I-95 (2) and Adamsdale Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 107 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 5.3% in Massachusetts.
Their busiest month is September, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02762 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 5 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| Adamsdale Rd | 1 |
| I-495 | 1 |
| Rte 1 North Washington St | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| Tremont St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Norfolk County) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 29 |
| Main St | 19 |
| Rte 95 | 18 |
| Granite St | 12 |
| East St | 12 |
| Rte 93 | 12 |
| Central St | 9 |
| Washington Street | 9 |
ZIP 02762 at a glance
| Population | 9,943 |
| Density | 349 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,106 |
| Median home value | $452,646 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Norfolk 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 | 72 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 160 | +124% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 200 | +25% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 178 | -11% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 178. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02762
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 02762?
Norfolk County has had 2,034 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 980 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 02762?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02762 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 02762?
June has the most truck crashes in Norfolk County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02762?
Since 2015, Norfolk County has reported 107 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02762 compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Norfolk County has 23.4 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02762?
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.