ZIP 06410 (Cheshire, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06410: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Naugatuck Valley 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Naugatuck Valley Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Naugatuck Valley Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 06410 at a glance: I-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06410: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,924 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. They injured 679 people and killed 37.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06410 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-84 (8), I-691 (4) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06410 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 10 |
| I-84 | 8 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 83 |
| Bank St | 29 |
| SR-8 | 25 |
| Main St | 16 |
| Highland Ave | 10 |
| North Main St | 9 |
| I 84 East | 7 |
| Exit 25 I 84 | 7 |
ZIP 06410 at a glance
| Population | 28,904 |
| Density | 346 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $145,179 |
| Median home value | $434,763 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley 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 | 78 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 116 | +18% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 172 | +48% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 172. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06410
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06410?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has had 1,924 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 37.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06410?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06410 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06410?
October has the most truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06410?
Since 2015, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06410 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06410?
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.