ZIP 06095 (Windsor, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06095: 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.
The headline for ZIP 06095: 2.2× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06095: 2.5 in 2016–19, 5.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,545 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Capitol Planning Region. They injured 1,846 people and killed 118.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-91 (8), US-5 (4) and SR-305 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06095 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Capitol Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 10 |
| I-91 | 8 |
| US-5 | 4 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| Brainard Rd | 1 |
| Burnham St | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| I-291 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 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 06095 at a glance
| Population | 29,670 |
| Density | 396 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,322 |
| Median home value | $305,681 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 06095
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06095?
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 06095?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06095 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06095?
December has the most truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06095?
Since 2015, Capitol Planning Region has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06095 compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Capitol Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06095?
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.