North Branford, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Branford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Branford 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 has lower values than Connecticut for 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.
What stands out in North Branford: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Branford per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.8 vs 2.8).
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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 34 truck crashes reported in North Branford since 2015, this page uses South Central Connecticut Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: I-95 (11), SR-80 (3) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.3% across 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 North Branford fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-91 | 14 |
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| Temple St | 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 |
North Branford at a glance
| Population | 13,551 |
| Land area | 24.8 sq mi |
| Density | 546 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06472) | $105,729 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06472) | $405,785 |
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 North Branford
How many truck accidents are there in North Branford?
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 North Branford?
I-91 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Branford since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Branford?
October has the most truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Branford?
Since 2015, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Branford compared with Connecticut?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Branford?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.