ZIP 06614 (Stratford, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06614: 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.
The headline for ZIP 06614: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06614: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has recorded 1,521 truck crashes since 2015, with 522 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06614 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-8 (5), I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area (1) and Lori Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 56 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
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 06614 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| 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 06614 at a glance
| Population | 35,654 |
| Density | 1,243 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,943 |
| Median home value | $374,785 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06614
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06614?
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (522 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06614?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06614 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06614?
Truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06614?
Garbage trucks were involved in 56 reported crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06614 compared with Connecticut?
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 06614?
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.