ZIP 06515 (New Haven, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06515: 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 06515: I-95 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06515.
Overview
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 3,234 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,435 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06515 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-91 (7), SR-8 (5) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06515 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-95 | 14 |
| I-91 | 7 |
| SR-8 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 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 06515 at a glance
| Population | 19,006 |
| Density | 1,610 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,709 |
| Median home value | $328,591 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 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 06515
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06515?
Since 2015, 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (1,435 injured, 60 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06515?
I-95 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06515 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06515?
October has the most truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06515?
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 does ZIP 06515 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06515?
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.