ZIP 06753 (Cornwall, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06753: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northwest Hills 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
14 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northwest Hills Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northwest Hills Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Northwest Hills Planning Region sits below Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Northwest Hills Planning Region: 4.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Connecticut.
Overview
Northwest Hills Planning Region has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06753 since 2015: SR-45 (1) and US-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06753 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Northwest Hills Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northwest Hills Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| E Main St (Rt 202) | 4 |
| Torrington Rd | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| Litchfield Tpke | 3 |
| Canaan Rd | 3 |
| Baker Rd | 3 |
ZIP 06753 at a glance
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Northwest Hills 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 | 13 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +36% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06753
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06753?
Northwest Hills Planning Region has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06753?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06753?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06753 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northwest Hills Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06753?
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.