Pleasant Valley, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant Valley and Northwest Hills Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northwest Hills Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northwest Hills Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northwest Hills Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Northwest Hills Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Northwest Hills Planning Region: 4.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Connecticut: 2.2).
Overview
Northwest Hills Planning Region has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pleasant Valley since 2015, this page uses Northwest Hills Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pleasant Valley is US-44, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Hayden Hill Rd (1), SR-183 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Pleasant Valley fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northwest Hills Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-44 | 2 |
| Hayden Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-800 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northwest Hills Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| E Main St (Rt 202) | 4 |
| Torrington Rd | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| Litchfield Tpke | 3 |
| Canaan Rd | 3 |
| Baker Rd | 3 |
Pleasant Valley at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06063) | $121,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06063) | $380,008 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Northwest Hills 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 | 13 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +36% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Pleasant Valley?
330 truck crashes have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015, with 19 deaths and 107 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pleasant Valley?
NHTSA data shows US-44 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasant Valley since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pleasant Valley?
Truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region peak in March, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pleasant Valley?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Pleasant Valley compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northwest Hills Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pleasant Valley?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.