Danielson, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danielson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danielson and Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 433 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance: 15.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 433 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 179 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Danielson had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-395 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-6 (3), SR-12 (2) and Prince Hill Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Danielson fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-395; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2018 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 5 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| Prince Hill Road | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| US-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 32 |
| I-84 | 9 |
| Green Hollow Rd | 4 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| Wauregan Rd | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| Hartford Pike | 3 |
| Exit 73 I 84 | 3 |
Danielson at a glance
| Population | 4,264 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,898 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06239) | $74,267 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06239) | $272,630 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut 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 | 22 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 38 | +27% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danielson
How many truck accidents are there in Danielson?
Since 2015, 433 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (179 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Danielson?
I-395 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Danielson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Danielson?
December has the most truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Danielson?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Danielson compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Danielson?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.