Moosup, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moosup: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moosup 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 |
Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region: 15.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Overview
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 433 truck crashes since 2015, with 179 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Moosup 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
Truck crashes peak in December (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Moosup is I-395, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes 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 Moosup fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-395, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-138 | 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 |
Moosup at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06354) | $87,711 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06354) | $299,779 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Moosup
How common are truck crashes in Moosup?
433 truck crashes have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 24 deaths and 179 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Moosup?
Since 2015, I-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moosup: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moosup?
The worst month is December: 12.5% of truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moosup?
Since 2015, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Moosup compare with Connecticut?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moosup?
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.