ZIP 06378 (Stonington, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06378: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 06378: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06378: 6 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
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 06378 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Railroad Ave (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06378 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| 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 06378 at a glance
| Population | 5,555 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,714 |
| Median home value | $590,663 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 06378
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06378?
1,002 truck crashes have been reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 26 deaths and 419 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06378?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06378: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06378?
January has the most truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06378?
Since 2015, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06378 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06378?
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.