ZIP 06424 (East Hampton, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06424: 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 |
Compared with Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: 5.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Connecticut.
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06424 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-155 (2), SR-16 (2), SR-17 (2), SR-66 (2) and SR-9 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06424 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.2% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 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 06424 at a glance
| Population | 12,751 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,680 |
| Median home value | $345,566 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 06424
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06424?
Since 2015, 782 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (406 injured, 39 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06424?
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 06424?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 06424 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06424?
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.