North Haven, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Haven: 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
1 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How North Haven compares with Connecticut
North Haven against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where North Haven stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | North Haven | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
North Haven sits below Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in North Haven: 1 in 278 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 3.3% for Connecticut.
Overview
Since 2015, 286 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in North Haven. They injured 88 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
6.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). Next come I-95 (10), SR-80 (3) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for North Haven fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in North Haven.
- Look at alternatives to I-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.9% 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
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 North Haven
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-80 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (North Haven) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 22 |
| Sackett Point Rd | 10 |
| Exit 12 I 91 | 6 |
| Exit 9 I 91 | 5 |
| State St | 4 |
| Montowese Ave | 3 |
| I 91 South | 3 |
| I-91 South | 2 |
North Haven at a glance
| Population | 24,844 |
| Land area | 20.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,194 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06473) | $132,829 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06473) | $391,238 |
Historical data: truck crashes in North Haven 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 | 14 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | -11% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +38% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +39% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Haven
How many truck crashes happen in North Haven?
286 truck crashes have been reported in North Haven since 2015, with 2 deaths and 88 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Haven?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Haven since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Haven?
September has the most truck crashes in North Haven, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Haven?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in North Haven since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in North Haven compared with Connecticut?
North Haven records 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Haven?
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.