ZIP 06249 (Lebanon, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06249: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Southeastern Connecticut 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
4.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.0 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region sits below Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 06249: SR-32 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06249: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 419 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-16 (2), SR-66 (2) and I-395 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06249 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 8.6% 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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| I-395 | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Ts-Champion Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 64 |
| I-395 | 42 |
| SR-2 | 15 |
| SR-32 | 13 |
| Rte 85 | 5 |
| Liberty St | 5 |
| Fitchville Rd | 4 |
| Mitchell St | 4 |
ZIP 06249 at a glance
| Population | 7,116 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,135 |
| Median home value | $342,519 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut 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 | 53 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 71 | +34% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | -6% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 84 | +27% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06249
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06249?
1,002 truck crashes have been reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 26 deaths and 419 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06249?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06249 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06249?
January has the most truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06249?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06249 compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 30.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06249?
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.