ZIP 06492 (Wallingford, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06492: 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 runs above Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 06492: I-91 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06492 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
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 06492 is I-91, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-691 (4), I-84 (2) and SR-15 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06492 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 12 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 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 06492 at a glance
| Population | 44,498 |
| Density | 432 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,061 |
| Median home value | $350,725 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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. 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 06492
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06492?
3,234 truck crashes have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,435 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06492?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06492 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06492?
The worst month is October: 9.4% of truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06492?
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 06492 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 06492?
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.