ZIP 06782 (Plymouth, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06782: 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 06782: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06782: 8 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06782 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: East Main St (1), Echo Lake Road (1) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06782 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Echo Lake Road | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| Ts-Lakewood Rd | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| Waterbury Road | 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 06782 at a glance
| Population | 1,978 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,708 |
| Median home value | $313,428 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. 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 06782
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06782?
Since 2015, 1,924 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (679 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06782?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06782: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06782?
October has the most truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06782?
Since 2015, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06782 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06782?
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.