ZIP 06472 (Northford, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06472: 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 sits below Connecticut on 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 06472: I-91 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06472 since 2015.
Overview
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 3,234 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,435 people injured and 60 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
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 06472 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), SR-80 (3) and US-5 (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 06472 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 15 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 06472 at a glance
| Population | 6,363 |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,729 |
| Median home value | $405,785 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06472
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06472?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has had 3,234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,435 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06472?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06472 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06472?
Truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06472?
88 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06472 compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 47.9 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06472?
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.