ZIP 06786 (Terryville, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06786: 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 runs above Connecticut on morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 06786 at a glance: I-84 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06786.
Overview
Police reported 1,924 crashes involving commercial trucks in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015: 679 people were injured and 37 were killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across 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 06786 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: East Main St (1), Echo Lake Road (1) and Oak Avenue (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
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 06786 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- 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.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Connecticut.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| Ts-Lakewood Rd | 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 06786 at a glance
| Population | 9,768 |
| Density | 263 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,306 |
| Median home value | $265,383 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 172. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06786
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06786?
Since 2015, 1,924 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (679 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06786?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06786: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06786?
Truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 06786?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 06786 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06786?
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.