ZIP 06798 (Woodbury, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06798: 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 06798 at a glance: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06798: 6 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06798 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-67 (2), US-6 (2) and East Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.3, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06798 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Echo Lake Road | 1 |
| SR-188 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 06798 at a glance
| Population | 9,833 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,480 |
| Median home value | $474,054 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 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 06798
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 06798?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has had 1,924 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06798?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06798 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06798?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06798?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06798 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06798?
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.