Mill Plain, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mill Plain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mill Plain 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Mill Plain: I-95 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mill Plain.
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 Mill Plain 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: SR-8 (3), Park Ave (1) and Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 56 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mill Plain fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
- 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 15 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| Riverside Cemetery Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ts-187 Old Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 1 |
| US-7 | 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 |
Mill Plain at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06890) | $218,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06890) | $1,243,086 |
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 Mill Plain
How many truck accidents are there in Mill Plain?
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 Mill Plain?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mill Plain: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mill Plain?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mill Plain?
Since 2015, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has reported 56 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Mill Plain 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Mill Plain?
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.