ZIP 06605 (Bridgeport, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06605: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greater Bridgeport 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
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greater Bridgeport Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 06605 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06605: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. They injured 522 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.4% 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 06605 is I-95, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-8 (4), Park Ave (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
56 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06605 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Connecticut.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ts-187 Old Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 1 |
| Wordin Av No 2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 173 |
| SR-8 | 19 |
| SR-25 | 17 |
| I-95 North | 14 |
| Barnum Av | 8 |
| Commerce Dr | 8 |
| I-95 South | 8 |
| Main St No 2 | 8 |
ZIP 06605 at a glance
| Population | 25,929 |
| Density | 4,379 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,179 |
| Median home value | $345,760 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport 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 | 81 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 99 | +22% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 103 | +4% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 122 | +19% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 81 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06605
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06605?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has had 1,521 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 522 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06605?
I-95 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06605 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06605?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06605?
Since 2015, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has reported 56 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06605 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06605?
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.