ZIP 06850 (Norwalk, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06850: 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 |
Western Connecticut Planning Region sits below Connecticut 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.
ZIP 06850 at a glance: I-95 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 06850.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,583 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Western Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 1,168 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 06850 is I-95, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (1), SR-15 (1) and Ts-187 Old Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
124 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06850 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Western Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 18 |
| Riverside Cemetery Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| Ts-187 Old Hill Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-7 | 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 06850 at a glance
| Population | 19,692 |
| Density | 1,121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,633 |
| Median home value | $582,015 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 179 to 321. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06850
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06850?
Since 2015, 3,583 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Western Connecticut Planning Region (1,168 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06850?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06850: 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06850?
May has the most truck crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06850?
124 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Western Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06850 compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Western Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06850?
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.