ZIP 06416 (Cromwell, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06416: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lower Connecticut River 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Lower Connecticut River 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region sits below Connecticut on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region at a glance: 5.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Connecticut: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 782 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. They injured 406 people and killed 39.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06416 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-15 (6), I-84 (3) and I-691 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06416 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 7.2% 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 12 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| I-691 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| Brainard Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-517 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 43 |
| I-95 | 33 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| St Highway 9 | 10 |
| Exit 21 I 91 | 8 |
| Elm St | 5 |
| Exit 70 I 95 | 5 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
ZIP 06416 at a glance
| Population | 14,334 |
| Density | 444 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,596 |
| Median home value | $325,319 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River 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 | 43 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 53 | +25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 62 | +16% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06416
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06416?
Since 2015, 782 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (406 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06416?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06416: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06416?
Truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06416?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06416 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06416?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.