Trumbull, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trumbull: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trumbull 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 runs above Connecticut on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Trumbull at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Trumbull since 2015.
Overview
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has recorded 1,521 truck crashes since 2015, with 522 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 80 truck crashes reported in Trumbull 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Trumbull is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-8 (6), 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%).
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 Trumbull fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
- 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.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
Trumbull at a glance
| Population | 38,073 |
| Land area | 23.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,638 per 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 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 Trumbull
How many truck crashes happen in Trumbull?
Since 2015, 1,521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (522 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Trumbull?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trumbull: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trumbull?
Truck crashes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Trumbull?
56 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Trumbull compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Trumbull?
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.