ZIP 02780 (Taunton, MA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02780: 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.
What stands out in Bristol County: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,612 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bristol County. They injured 872 people and killed 49.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 02780 happened on I-495 (4), SR-24 (4), SR-18 (2), US-44 (2) and I-290 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
106 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
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 02780 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-495 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| I-290 | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| Tremont St | 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 02780 at a glance
| Population | 53,461 |
| Density | 623 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,471 |
| Median home value | $409,868 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 136. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 02780
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 02780?
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 02780?
The worst month is December: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bristol County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 02780?
Since 2015, Bristol County has reported 106 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 02780 compare with Massachusetts for truck crashes?
Bristol County records 23.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 22.9 across Massachusetts.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02780?
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.