Orange, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orange 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 Orange: I-95 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Orange 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Orange had 154 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: I-91 (6), SR-8 (6) 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Orange fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-95 | 14 |
| I-91 | 6 |
| SR-8 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Chapel St | 1 |
| I 95 Sb Milford Rest Area | 1 |
| Lori Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Church St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 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 |
Orange at a glance
| Population | 14,431 |
| Land area | 17.2 sq mi |
| Density | 840 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06477) | $142,325 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06477) | $491,444 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orange
How many truck crashes happen in Orange?
3,234 truck crashes have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,435 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Orange?
I-95 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Orange since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orange?
Truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orange?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Orange compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Orange?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.