ZIP 06078 (Suffield, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Capitol 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
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Capitol Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Capitol Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Capitol Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 06078 at a glance: I-91 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06078.
Overview
Capitol Planning Region has recorded 4,545 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,846 people injured and 118 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 06078 is I-91, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-305 (2), SR-75 (2) and US-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.1 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06078 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% 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
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 Capitol Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 6 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Hancock St | 1 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-189 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Capitol Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 121 |
| I-91 | 102 |
| Day Hill Rd | 16 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Main Street | 13 |
| Berlin Trnpk | 12 |
| Main St No 1 | 11 |
| Brainard Rd | 11 |
ZIP 06078 at a glance
| Population | 10,562 |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,054 |
| Median home value | $412,541 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Capitol 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 | 204 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 210 | +3% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 279 | +33% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 405 | +45% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 204 to 405. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06078
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06078?
Capitol Planning Region has had 4,545 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,846 people and killing 118.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06078?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06078 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06078?
Truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region peak in December, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Capitol Planning Region since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 06078 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Capitol Planning Region records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06078?
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.