Hamden, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamden 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 |
Compared with Connecticut, South Central Connecticut Planning Region is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Hamden at a glance: I-91 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamden since 2015.
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.
Hamden had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use South Central Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hamden is I-91, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (10), SR-8 (4) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hamden fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 14 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 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 |
Hamden at a glance
| Population | 61,510 |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,883 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06514) | $88,900 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06514) | $268,308 |
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 Hamden
How many truck crashes happen in Hamden?
Since 2015, 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (1,435 injured, 60 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hamden?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamden: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamden?
The worst month is October: 9.4% of truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamden?
Since 2015, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hamden compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 47.9 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hamden?
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.