Ansonia, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ansonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ansonia and Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Naugatuck Valley Planning Region numbers.
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 |
Compared with Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ansonia: I-95 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Ansonia.
Overview
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has recorded 1,924 truck crashes since 2015, with 679 people injured and 37 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Ansonia since 2015, this page uses Naugatuck Valley Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-8 (7), I-91 (4) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.3, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ansonia fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Connecticut.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-8 | 7 |
| I-91 | 4 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 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 |
Ansonia at a glance
| Population | 19,195 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,189 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06401) | $86,178 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06401) | $283,177 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 172 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ansonia
How many truck crashes happen in Ansonia?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has had 1,924 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ansonia?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ansonia: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ansonia?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ansonia?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ansonia compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ansonia?
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.