Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greater Bridgeport Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Greater Bridgeport 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 garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at a glance: I-95 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. They injured 522 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-8 (4), Park Ave (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 56 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region fleets
- Build extra time into October 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 January; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 1 |
| Wordin Av No 2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 173 |
| SR-8 | 19 |
| SR-25 | 17 |
| I-95 North | 14 |
| Barnum Av | 8 |
| Commerce Dr | 8 |
| I-95 South | 8 |
| Main St No 2 | 8 |
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at a glance
| Population | 335,666 |
| Land area | 140.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,395 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $109,264 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport 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 | 81 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 99 | +22% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 103 | +4% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 122 | +19% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 81 a year in the 1990s and 122 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
How many truck crashes happen in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
1,521 truck crashes have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015, with 18 deaths and 522 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
56 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region records 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
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.