Branford Center, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Branford Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Branford Center and South Central Connecticut Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use South Central Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How South Central Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
South Central 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
South Central Connecticut Planning Region sits below Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Branford Center: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Branford Center: 2.2 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 1,435 people and killed 60.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Branford Center since 2015; patterns below come from South Central Connecticut Planning Region as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Branford Center with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-91 (7), SR-80 (3) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Branford Center fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| I-91 | 7 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| Temple St | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 209 |
| I-91 | 91 |
| State St | 17 |
| Woodmont Rd No 1 | 14 |
| Whitney Ave | 12 |
| Middletown Ave | 11 |
| Sackett Point Rd | 10 |
| I-691 | 10 |
Branford Center at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06405) | $105,225 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06405) | $403,570 |
Historical data: truck crashes in South Central 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 | 160 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 190 | +19% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 209 | +10% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 274 | +31% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 160 a year in the 1990s and 274 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Branford Center
How many truck crashes happen in Branford Center?
3,234 truck crashes have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,435 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Branford Center?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Branford Center: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Branford Center?
October has the most truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Branford Center?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Branford Center compare with Connecticut?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Branford Center?
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.