ZIP 02770 (Rochester, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02770: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Plymouth 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth County compares with Massachusetts
Plymouth County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.2 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Massachusetts, Plymouth County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 02770: I-195 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02770 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,072 crashes involving commercial trucks in Plymouth County since 2015: 616 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.6% across Massachusetts.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-195 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Bridge St (1), I-495 (1) and Rochester Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02770 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-195, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Plymouth County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plymouth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-195 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| I-495 | 1 |
| Rochester Rd | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Tremont St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth County) |
|---|---|
| Bedford St | 14 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Main Street | 9 |
| Plymouth St | 8 |
| State Rd | 8 |
| Washington St | 7 |
| Pleasant St | 7 |
| Cranberry Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 02770 at a glance
| Population | 5,809 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,320 |
| Median home value | $597,762 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +347% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 120 | +32% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 91 | -25% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 91 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02770
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02770?
1,072 truck crashes have been reported in Plymouth County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 616 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02770?
I-195 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02770 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02770?
Truck crashes in Plymouth County peak in May, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 02770?
Since 2015, Plymouth County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02770 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Plymouth County has 17.2 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 02770?
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.