ZIP 06610 (Bridgeport, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06610: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 06610: I-95 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06610 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015: 522 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06610 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-8 (5), I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area (1) and Lori Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
56 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06610 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 13 |
| SR-8 | 5 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 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 06610 at a glance
| Population | 22,020 |
| Density | 2,762 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,634 |
| Median home value | $217,626 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 81 a year in the 1990s and 122 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06610
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06610?
1,521 truck crashes have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015, with 18 deaths and 522 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06610?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06610 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06610?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06610?
Since 2015, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has reported 56 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06610 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06610?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.