ZIP 06018 (Canaan, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06018: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northwest Hills Planning Region, 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
14 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northwest Hills Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northwest Hills Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Northwest Hills Planning Region sits below Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Northwest Hills Planning Region: 4.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Connecticut.
Overview
Northwest Hills Planning Region has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06018 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-44 (1) and US-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 06018 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-44 | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northwest Hills Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| E Main St (Rt 202) | 4 |
| Torrington Rd | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| Litchfield Tpke | 3 |
| Canaan Rd | 3 |
| Baker Rd | 3 |
ZIP 06018 at a glance
| Population | 2,587 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,917 |
| Median home value | $277,285 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region 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 | 13 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +36% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06018
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06018?
Northwest Hills Planning Region has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06018?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06018?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06018 compare with Connecticut?
Northwest Hills Planning Region records 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06018?
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.