Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Connecticut.
Overview
Since 2015, 782 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. They injured 406 people and killed 39.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-95 (7), SR-9 (4) and SR-155 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
- With 7.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 8 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 43 |
| I-95 | 33 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| St Highway 9 | 10 |
| Exit 21 I 91 | 8 |
| Elm St | 5 |
| Exit 70 I 95 | 5 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region at a glance
| Population | 177,540 |
| Land area | 424.1 sq mi |
| Density | 419 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $107,464 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley 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 | 43 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 53 | +25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 62 | +16% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
How many truck crashes happen in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
782 truck crashes have been reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015, with 39 deaths and 406 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
I-91 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
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.