ZIP 06770 (Naugatuck, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06770: 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 sits below Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 06770 at a glance: I-84 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06770 since 2015.
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
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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 06770 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-8 (3), SR-67 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06770 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 7 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| US-6 | 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 06770 at a glance
| Population | 31,823 |
| Density | 750 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,208 |
| Median home value | $258,103 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 172. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06770
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06770?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has had 1,924 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 37.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06770?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06770 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06770?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06770?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06770 compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06770?
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.