ZIP 06379 (Pawcatuck, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06379: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 06379 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06379: 4 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). 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.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06379 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
- 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.
- 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 |
| 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 06379 at a glance
| Population | 9,017 |
| Density | 285 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,066 |
| Median home value | $407,593 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 06379
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06379?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has had 1,002 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06379?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06379: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06379?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06379?
Since 2015, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06379 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has 30.0 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06379?
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.