Daniels Farm, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Daniels Farm: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Daniels Farm and Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greater Bridgeport Planning Region numbers.
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 |
Compared with Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is lower on 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.
The headline for Daniels Farm: I-95 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Daniels Farm since 2015.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Daniels Farm since 2015, this page uses Greater Bridgeport Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Daniels Farm with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-8 (6), Lori Dr (1) and Park Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 56 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.8 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Daniels Farm 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
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-8 | 6 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 1 |
| Ts-School St | 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 |
Daniels Farm at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06611) | $163,073 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06611) | $543,927 |
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. 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 Daniels Farm
How many truck crashes happen in Daniels Farm?
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (522 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Daniels Farm?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Daniels Farm: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Daniels Farm?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Daniels Farm?
Garbage trucks were involved in 56 reported crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Daniels Farm compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Daniels Farm?
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.