Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region 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 |
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.
The headline for Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Long Hill: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015: 522 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Greater Bridgeport Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: SR-8 (5), Lori Dr (1) and Park Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
56 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.8 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Connecticut.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-8 | 5 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 1 |
| Ts-School St | 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 |
Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
How many truck accidents are there in Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has had 1,521 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 522 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Long Hill since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
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 Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Long Hill, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
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.