Murray, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Murray: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Murray 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.
What stands out in Murray: I-95 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Murray 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Murray 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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Murray with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-8 (4), Park Ave (1) and Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
56 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
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 Murray 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| 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 |
Murray at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06824) | $193,300 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06824) | $871,616 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Murray
How many truck accidents are there in Murray?
1,521 truck crashes have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015, with 18 deaths and 522 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Murray?
I-95 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Murray since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Murray?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Murray?
56 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Murray compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Murray?
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.