ZIP 06475 (Old Saybrook, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06475: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lower Connecticut River Valley 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region at a glance: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Connecticut.
Overview
Police reported 782 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015: 406 people were injured and 39 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 06475 is I-95, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-9 (2), SR-145 (1) and SR-156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06475 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 43 |
| I-95 | 33 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| St Highway 9 | 10 |
| Exit 21 I 91 | 8 |
| Elm St | 5 |
| Exit 70 I 95 | 5 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
ZIP 06475 at a glance
| Population | 10,575 |
| Density | 271 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,333 |
| Median home value | $536,220 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley 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 | 43 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 53 | +25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 62 | +16% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06475
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06475?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has had 782 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 406 people and killing 39.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06475?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06475 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06475?
February has the most truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06475?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06475 compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06475?
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.