Shelton, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shelton 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 |
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region sits below Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Shelton: SR-8 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Shelton: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has recorded 1,924 truck crashes since 2015, with 679 people injured and 37 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 93 truck crashes reported in Shelton 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.
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
Within this area, SR-8 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-95 (6), I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area (1) and Lori Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Shelton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 8 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 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 |
Shelton at a glance
| Population | 42,805 |
| Land area | 30.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,397 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06484) | $108,185 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06484) | $451,730 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shelton
How many truck accidents are there in Shelton?
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 Shelton?
Since 2015, SR-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shelton: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shelton?
October has the most truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shelton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Shelton compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region records 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shelton?
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.