ZIP 06106 (Hartford, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06106: 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 |
Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 06106: I-91 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06106 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,545 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Capitol Planning Region. They injured 1,846 people and killed 118.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06106 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-84 (11), SR-15 (4) and US-5 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06106 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-91 | 12 |
| I-84 | 11 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| US-5 | 3 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| Brainard Rd | 1 |
| Burnham St | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| I-291 | 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 06106 at a glance
| Population | 36,322 |
| Density | 3,366 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,304 |
| Median home value | $214,142 |
| Home ownership | 23% |
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 large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06106
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06106?
Capitol Planning Region has had 4,545 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,846 people and killing 118.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06106?
I-91 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06106 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06106?
December has the most truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06106?
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 06106 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Capitol Planning Region has 39.1 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06106?
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.