ZIP 06441 (Higganum, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06441: 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. It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06441 since 2015: SR-155 (2), SR-17 (2), SR-66 (1), SR-82 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
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 06441 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
- With 7.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-17 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 06441 at a glance
| Population | 5,348 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,250 |
| Median home value | $389,556 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06441
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06441?
782 truck crashes have been reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015, with 39 deaths and 406 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06441?
Truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06441?
Since 2015, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06441 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06441?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.