ZIP 06450 (Meriden, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06450: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in South Central Connecticut 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How South Central Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Central Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Connecticut, South Central Connecticut Planning Region is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 06450: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06450: 2.5 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 1,435 people were injured and 60 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
5.3% 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 06450 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-84 (5), I-691 (4) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06450 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- Look at alternatives to I-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 17 |
| I-84 | 5 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 209 |
| I-91 | 91 |
| State St | 17 |
| Woodmont Rd No 1 | 14 |
| Whitney Ave | 12 |
| Middletown Ave | 11 |
| Sackett Point Rd | 10 |
| I-691 | 10 |
ZIP 06450 at a glance
| Population | 35,694 |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Median home value | $241,666 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Historical data: truck crashes in South Central Connecticut 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 | 160 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 190 | +19% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 209 | +10% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 274 | +31% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 160 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 274. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06450
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06450?
3,234 truck crashes have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,435 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06450?
I-91 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06450 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06450?
October has the most truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06450?
88 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06450 compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06450?
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.