Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Naugatuck 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Naugatuck Valley Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region at a glance: I-84 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,924 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. They injured 679 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-8 (4), SR-67 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.9% 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
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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Echo Lake Road | 1 |
| SR-188 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 83 |
| Bank St | 29 |
| SR-8 | 25 |
| Main St | 16 |
| Highland Ave | 10 |
| North Main St | 9 |
| I 84 East | 7 |
| Exit 25 I 84 | 7 |
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region at a glance
| Population | 462,220 |
| Land area | 412.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,120 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $91,507 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Naugatuck 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 | 78 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 116 | +18% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 172 | +48% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 172. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
How many truck accidents are there in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
1,924 truck crashes have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015, with 37 deaths and 679 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Since 2015, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
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.