Bridgeport, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgeport: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bridgeport compares with Connecticut
Bridgeport against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bridgeport stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bridgeport | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.3 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Bridgeport is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and after dark.
Bridgeport at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 3.3% for Connecticut.
Overview
Since 2015, 572 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bridgeport. They injured 232 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 15 miles of Bridgeport with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-8 (7), I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area (1) and Lori Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bridgeport 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bridgeport.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bridgeport
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 20 |
| SR-8 | 7 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| Riverside Cemetery Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bridgeport) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 55 |
| SR-8 | 16 |
| Main St No 2 | 8 |
| Housatonic Av No 1 | 7 |
| Washington Av | 7 |
| Commerce Dr | 6 |
| Barnum Av | 6 |
| SR-25 | 6 |
Bridgeport at a glance
| Population | 151,599 |
| Land area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Density | 9,437 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06604) | $50,026 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06604) | $249,092 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Bridgeport 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 | 40 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 42 | +3% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | -10% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +25% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgeport
How many truck accidents are there in Bridgeport?
Since 2015, 572 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bridgeport (232 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bridgeport?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Bridgeport since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bridgeport?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Bridgeport happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bridgeport?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Bridgeport since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bridgeport compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Bridgeport has 32.3 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bridgeport?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.