ZIP 06268 (Storrs Mansfield, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06268: 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.
Capitol Planning Region at a glance: March garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 4,545 crashes involving commercial trucks in Capitol Planning Region since 2015: 1,846 people were injured and 118 were killed.
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%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06268 since 2015: I-84 (5), SR-32 (5), US-6 (4), US-44 (2) and Anderson Road (1). No single road stands out.
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 06268 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-84 | 5 |
| SR-32 | 5 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| Anderson Road | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 06268 at a glance
| Population | 11,772 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,219 |
| Median home value | $350,245 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 06268
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06268?
Capitol Planning Region has had 4,545 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,846 people and killing 118.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06268?
Truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region peak in December, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06268?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Capitol Planning Region since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 06268 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Capitol Planning Region records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06268?
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.