ZIP 06473 (North Haven, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06473: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 06473: I-91 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06473.
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.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 06473 is I-91, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (10), SR-80 (3) 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06473 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-91 | 14 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 06473 at a glance
| Population | 24,743 |
| Density | 441 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,829 |
| Median home value | $391,238 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 160 a year in the 1990s and 274 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06473
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06473?
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 06473?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06473: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06473?
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 06473?
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 06473 compared with Connecticut?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06473?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.