Thompson, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thompson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thompson 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.
The headline for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region: 15.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 6.2% in Connecticut.
Overview
Police reported 433 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 179 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Thompson since 2015, this page uses Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-395 leads within 10 miles of Thompson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-44 (2), Dudley Rd (1) and SR-197 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Thompson fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
- Look at alternatives to I-395 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 | 4 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| Dudley Rd | 1 |
| SR-197 | 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 |
Thompson at a glance
| Population | 9,513 |
| Land area | 46.9 sq mi |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06255) | $88,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06255) | $312,655 |
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 Thompson
How common are truck crashes in Thompson?
433 truck crashes have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 24 deaths and 179 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Thompson?
Since 2015, I-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thompson: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thompson?
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 Thompson?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Thompson compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
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 Thompson?
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.