ZIP 06794 (Washington Depot, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06794: 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.
The headline for Northwest Hills Planning Region: 4.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Connecticut: 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015: 107 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 06794 happened on SR-45 (1), US-202 (1), US-6 (1) and US-7 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 06794 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.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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-202 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 06794 at a glance
| Population | 1,282 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,979 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 06794
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06794?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region (107 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06794?
Truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region peak in March, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06794?
Since 2015, Northwest Hills Planning Region has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06794 compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northwest Hills Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06794?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.