ZIP 06384 (Voluntown, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06384: 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.
The headline for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region: 15.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Overview
Since 2015, 433 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 179 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-395 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06384 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (3) and SR-138 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06384 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-395, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 4 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-138 | 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 06384 at a glance
| Population | 2,663 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,518 |
| Median home value | $357,009 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06384
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06384?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has had 433 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 179 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06384?
NHTSA data shows I-395 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06384 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06384?
Truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06384?
Since 2015, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06384 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06384?
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.