Moodus, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moodus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moodus 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 has lower values than Connecticut for garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Moodus 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Moodus with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-66 (1), SR-82 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is November, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Moodus fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 |
Moodus at a glance
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06469) | $104,888 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06469) | $300,543 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moodus
How common are truck crashes in Moodus?
782 truck crashes have been reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region since 2015, with 39 deaths and 406 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Moodus?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moodus: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moodus?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moodus?
Since 2015, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Moodus compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moodus?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.