Middletown, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middletown: 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
6 of 274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Middletown compares with Connecticut
Middletown against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middletown stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middletown | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Middletown sits below Connecticut on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Middletown at a glance: I-91 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Middletown.
Overview
Middletown has recorded 274 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.2% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
7.0% 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 (13). It is followed by I-691 (2), SR-15 (2) and SR-155 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Middletown fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Middletown.
- Look at alternatives to I-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Middletown
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 13 |
| I-691 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middletown) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 22 |
| St Highway 9 | 10 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| Main St Ext | 4 |
| S Main St | 3 |
| Middle St | 3 |
| Exit 21 I 91 | 3 |
| Exit 20 I 91 | 3 |
Middletown at a glance
| Population | 48,616 |
| Land area | 41.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,185 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06457) | $79,463 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06457) | $295,710 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Middletown 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 | 10 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +9% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | +41% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +57% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. 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 Middletown
How many truck crashes happen in Middletown?
274 truck crashes have been reported in Middletown since 2015, with 9 deaths and 116 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Middletown?
I-91 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Middletown since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Middletown?
February has the most truck crashes in Middletown, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Middletown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Middletown since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Middletown compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Middletown, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Middletown?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.