ZIP 06498 (Westbrook, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06498: 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 |
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: 5.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Connecticut: 2.2).
Overview
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has recorded 782 truck crashes since 2015, with 406 people injured and 39 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% 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 06498 is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06498 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.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
- With 7.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 | 5 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 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 06498 at a glance
| Population | 6,856 |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,202 |
| Median home value | $432,285 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06498
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06498?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has had 782 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 406 people and killing 39.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06498?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06498 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06498?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06498?
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 06498 compare with Connecticut?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06498?
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.