ZIP 06080 (Suffield, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06080: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 06080: I-91 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06080 since 2015.
Overview
Capitol Planning Region has recorded 4,545 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,846 people injured and 118 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 06080 is I-91, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-5 (4), SR-305 (2) and SR-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06080 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| US-5 | 4 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-189 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-510 | 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 06080 at a glance
| Population | 1,616 |
| Density | 4,681 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 204 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 405. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06080
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06080?
4,545 truck crashes have been reported in Capitol Planning Region since 2015, with 118 deaths and 1,846 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06080?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06080 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06080?
The worst month is December: 9.2% of truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06080?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Capitol Planning Region since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06080 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Capitol Planning Region has 39.1 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06080?
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.