ZIP 06232 (Andover, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06232: 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.
ZIP 06232 at a glance: SR-32 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06232: 4 since 2015.
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
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%).
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 06232 is SR-32, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-84 (3), SR-66 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 5.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06232 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 4 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Anderson Road | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Ts-109 Keeney St | 1 |
| US-44 | 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 06232 at a glance
| Population | 3,152 |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,632 |
| Median home value | $375,037 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 204 a year in the 1990s and 405 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 06232
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06232?
Since 2015, 4,545 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Capitol Planning Region (1,846 injured, 118 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06232?
SR-32 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06232 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06232?
Truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region peak in December, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06232?
Since 2015, Capitol Planning Region has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06232 compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Capitol Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06232?
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.