ZIP 06855 (Norwalk, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06855: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 06855: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06855 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (2.8 vs 1.5).
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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 06855 with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (1), Ts-187 Old Hill Rd (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 124 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06855 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Western Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 19 |
| Riverside Cemetery Access Rd | 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 06855 at a glance
| Population | 9,351 |
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,439 |
| Median home value | $511,962 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 06855
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 06855?
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 06855?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06855 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 06855?
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 06855?
Since 2015, Western Connecticut Planning Region has reported 124 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 06855 compare with Connecticut?
Western Connecticut Planning Region records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 06855?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.