ZIP 06461 (Milford, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06461: 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 |
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 06461: I-95 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06461.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 1,435 people and killed 60.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come SR-8 (7), I-91 (2) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06461 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-95 | 12 |
| SR-8 | 7 |
| I-91 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| SR-152 | 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 06461 at a glance
| Population | 15,035 |
| Density | 597 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,221 |
| Median home value | $424,601 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 160 to 274. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06461
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06461?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has had 3,234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,435 people and killing 60.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06461?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06461 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06461?
Truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06461?
Since 2015, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06461 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06461?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.