ZIP 06902 (Stamford, CT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 06902: 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.
The headline for ZIP 06902: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06902 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,583 crashes involving commercial trucks in Western Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 1,168 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: Arch St No 1 (1), I-287 (1) and Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 06902 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| Arch St No 1 | 1 |
| I-287 | 1 |
| Riverside Cemetery Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 06902 at a glance
| Population | 73,392 |
| Density | 2,828 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,843 |
| Median home value | $510,915 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 06902
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 06902?
Since 2015, 3,583 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Western Connecticut Planning Region (1,168 injured, 33 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 06902?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 06902 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 06902?
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 06902?
Since 2015, Western Connecticut Planning Region has reported 124 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 06902 compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Western Connecticut Planning Region has 47.9 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 06902?
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.