East Brooklyn, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Brooklyn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Brooklyn 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 stands out for higher 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.
East Brooklyn 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%.
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-395 leads within 10 miles of East Brooklyn with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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 East Brooklyn fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-395 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2018, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 |
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 |
East Brooklyn at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06234) | $96,207 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06234) | $314,762 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Brooklyn
How many truck accidents are there in East Brooklyn?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has had 433 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 179 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Brooklyn?
NHTSA data shows I-395 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Brooklyn since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Brooklyn?
Truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Brooklyn?
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 East Brooklyn compared with Connecticut?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Brooklyn?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.