ZIP 06444 (Marion, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06444: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Capitol 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
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Capitol Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Capitol Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Capitol Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 06444: I-84 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06444 since 2015.
Overview
Capitol Planning Region has recorded 4,545 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,846 people injured and 118 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-691 (4), SR-15 (2) and East Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.1 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06444 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Capitol Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Echo Lake Road | 1 |
| I-91 | 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 (Capitol Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 121 |
| I-91 | 102 |
| Day Hill Rd | 16 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Main Street | 13 |
| Berlin Trnpk | 12 |
| Main St No 1 | 11 |
| Brainard Rd | 11 |
ZIP 06444 at a glance
| Population | 180 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $139,830 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Capitol 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 | 204 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 210 | +3% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 279 | +33% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 405 | +45% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 204 to 405. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06444
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06444?
Since 2015, 4,545 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Capitol Planning Region (1,846 injured, 118 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06444?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06444: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06444?
The worst month is December: 9.2% of truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06444?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Capitol Planning Region since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06444 compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Capitol Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06444?
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.