ZIP 06870 (Old Greenwich, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06870: 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 has lower values than Connecticut for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 06870: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06870: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Western Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 3,583 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,168 people injured and 33 killed.
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%.
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.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-287 (2), Arch St No 1 (1) and CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 124 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.3% in 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 06870 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 8 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| Arch St No 1 | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 06870 at a glance
| Population | 7,864 |
| Density | 1,339 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $1,846,773 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. 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 06870
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06870?
Western Connecticut Planning Region has had 3,583 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,168 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 06870?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06870: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06870?
The worst month is May: 9.3% of truck crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 06870?
Since 2015, Western Connecticut Planning Region has reported 124 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 06870 compared 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 06870?
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.