ZIP 06804 (Brookfield, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06804: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Western Connecticut 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Western Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Western Connecticut Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Western Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Western Connecticut Planning Region is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 06804: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06804: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Western Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 3,583 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,168 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06804 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-84 (3) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 124 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06804 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Western Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Western Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 317 |
| I-84 | 85 |
| Danbury Rd | 39 |
| West Av | 19 |
| White St | 13 |
| Elm St | 12 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 10 |
ZIP 06804 at a glance
| Population | 17,908 |
| Density | 346 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,945 |
| Median home value | $480,139 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Western Connecticut 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 | 179 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 218 | +22% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 222 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 321 | +45% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 179 a year in the 1990s and 321 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06804
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06804?
Western Connecticut Planning Region has had 3,583 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,168 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 06804?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06804 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 06804?
Truck crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region peak in May, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 06804?
Garbage trucks were involved in 124 reported crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 06804 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Western Connecticut Planning Region records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 06804?
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.