Salmon Brook, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salmon Brook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salmon Brook and Capitol Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Capitol Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Capitol Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Capitol Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Capitol Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Salmon Brook at a glance: I-91 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salmon Brook since 2015.
Overview
Capitol Planning Region has recorded 4,545 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,846 people injured and 118 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Salmon Brook had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Capitol Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
7.0% 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 Salmon Brook is I-91, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-305 (2), College Ave (1) and SR-168 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Salmon Brook fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, 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.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Capitol Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 5 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-189 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-510 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Capitol Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 121 |
| I-91 | 102 |
| Day Hill Rd | 16 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Main Street | 13 |
| Berlin Trnpk | 12 |
| Main St No 1 | 11 |
| Brainard Rd | 11 |
Salmon Brook at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06035) | $107,957 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06035) | $351,076 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Capitol 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 | 204 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 210 | +3% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 279 | +33% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 405 | +45% | 8.2 |
In the 1990s about 204 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 405. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salmon Brook
How many truck accidents are there in Salmon Brook?
4,545 truck crashes have been reported in Capitol Planning Region since 2015, with 118 deaths and 1,846 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Salmon Brook?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salmon Brook: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Salmon Brook?
The worst month is December: 9.2% of truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Salmon Brook?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Capitol Planning Region since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Salmon Brook compare with Connecticut?
Capitol Planning Region records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Salmon Brook?
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.