ZIP 06277 (Thompson, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06277: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northeastern 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
15 of 433 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance: 15.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 6.2% in Connecticut.
Overview
Police reported 433 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 179 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-395 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-44 (2), Dudley Rd (1) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06277 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-395; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2018, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 5 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| Dudley Rd | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 32 |
| I-84 | 9 |
| Green Hollow Rd | 4 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| Wauregan Rd | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| Hartford Pike | 3 |
| Exit 73 I 84 | 3 |
ZIP 06277 at a glance
| Population | 4,004 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,000 |
| Median home value | $298,750 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Northeastern 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 | 22 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 38 | +27% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06277
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06277?
433 truck crashes have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 24 deaths and 179 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06277?
I-395 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06277 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06277?
December has the most truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06277?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06277 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06277?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.