Lake Pocotopaug, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Pocotopaug: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Pocotopaug and Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region numbers.
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 sits below Connecticut on 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
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has recorded 782 truck crashes since 2015, with 406 people injured and 39 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lake Pocotopaug since 2015, this page uses Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
7.2% 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 Lake Pocotopaug is I-91, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-155 (2), SR-16 (2) and SR-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lake Pocotopaug fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Ts-109 Keeney St | 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 |
Lake Pocotopaug at a glance
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06424) | $123,680 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06424) | $345,566 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 43 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Pocotopaug
How many truck crashes happen in Lake Pocotopaug?
Since 2015, 782 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (406 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lake Pocotopaug?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Pocotopaug since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake Pocotopaug?
February has the most truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Pocotopaug?
Since 2015, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lake Pocotopaug compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake Pocotopaug?
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.