ZIP 06516 (West Haven, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06516: 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 |
South Central Connecticut Planning Region sits below Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
ZIP 06516 at a glance: I-95 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06516.
Overview
Police reported 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 1,435 people were injured and 60 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06516 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-91 (6), SR-8 (5) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06516 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 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 | 6 |
| SR-8 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 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 06516 at a glance
| Population | 55,351 |
| Density | 1,988 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,382 |
| Median home value | $290,087 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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. 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 06516
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06516?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has had 3,234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,435 people and killing 60.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06516?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06516: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06516?
The worst month is October: 9.4% of truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06516?
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 06516 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 47.9 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06516?
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.