ZIP 06335 (Gales Ferry, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06335: 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 |
Compared with Connecticut, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is lower 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.
What stands out in ZIP 06335: I-95 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06335 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 419 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 06335 is I-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-395 (2), SR-82 (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06335 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.6% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| I-395 | 2 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 06335 at a glance
| Population | 6,307 |
| Density | 222 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,116 |
| Median home value | $319,175 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06335
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06335?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has had 1,002 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06335?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06335: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06335?
Truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06335?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06335 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06335?
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.