ZIP 06712 (Prospect, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06712: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Naugatuck Valley 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Naugatuck Valley Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Naugatuck Valley Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 06712: I-84 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06712.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,924 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. They injured 679 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06712 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-691 (4), I-91 (4) and SR-8 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06712 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% 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
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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| I-91 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Echo Lake Road | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-188 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 83 |
| Bank St | 29 |
| SR-8 | 25 |
| Main St | 16 |
| Highland Ave | 10 |
| North Main St | 9 |
| I 84 East | 7 |
| Exit 25 I 84 | 7 |
ZIP 06712 at a glance
| Population | 9,458 |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,394 |
| Median home value | $351,421 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley 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 | 78 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 116 | +18% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 172 | +48% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 172 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06712
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06712?
1,924 truck crashes have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015, with 37 deaths and 679 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06712?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06712: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06712?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06712?
Since 2015, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06712 compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06712?
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.