ZIP 06355 (Mystic, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06355: 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 06355: I-95 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06355 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
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Railroad Ave (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06355 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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.
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 | 5 |
| Railroad Ave | 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 06355 at a glance
| Population | 12,173 |
| Density | 331 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,425 |
| Median home value | $451,994 |
| 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 06355
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06355?
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (419 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06355?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06355: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06355?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06355?
Since 2015, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06355 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
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 06355?
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.