West Haven, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West 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
5 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Haven compares with Connecticut
West Haven against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Haven stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Haven | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.2 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Connecticut, West Haven is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in West Haven: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Haven: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in West Haven since 2015: 147 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Haven is I-95, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-91 (6), SR-8 (6) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Route planning tips for West Haven fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 West Haven
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 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Haven) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 38 |
| Campbell Av | 7 |
| Elm St | 3 |
| Beach St | 3 |
| Fairfax St | 3 |
| Freshmeadow Rd | 2 |
| I-95 North | 2 |
| Island La | 2 |
West Haven at a glance
| Population | 55,379 |
| Land area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,152 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06516) | $74,382 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06516) | $290,087 |
Historical data: truck crashes in West 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 | 19 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 23 | +22% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -28% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +40% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Haven
How many truck accidents are there in West Haven?
West Haven has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 147 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Haven?
I-95 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Haven since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Haven?
Truck crashes in West Haven peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Haven?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in West Haven since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in West Haven compared with Connecticut?
West Haven records 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Haven?
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.