Meriden, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meriden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 395 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meriden compares with Connecticut
Meriden against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meriden stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meriden | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.5 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Meriden has lower values than Connecticut for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Meriden: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Meriden: 2.5 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 395 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meriden since 2015: 195 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-91 leads within 10 miles of Meriden with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-84 (5), I-691 (4) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Meriden fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meriden.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Meriden
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 17 |
| I-84 | 5 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meriden) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 14 |
| I-691 | 10 |
| East Main St No 1 | 9 |
| I-91 N/B @ Exit 18 | 6 |
| Colony St | 4 |
| E Main St | 4 |
| Hanover St | 3 |
| Crown St | 3 |
Meriden at a glance
| Population | 60,849 |
| Land area | 23.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,564 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06450) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06450) | $241,666 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Meriden 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 | 11 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | +35% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +57% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +45% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meriden
How many truck crashes happen in Meriden?
Since 2015, 395 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meriden (195 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Meriden?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Meriden: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Meriden?
The worst month is December: 11.4% of truck crashes in Meriden happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Meriden?
Since 2015, Meriden has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Meriden compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Meriden has 54.5 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meriden?
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.