Mystic, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mystic: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mystic and Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Southeastern 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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.0 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mystic: I-95 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mystic since 2015.
Overview
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 1,002 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Mystic had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mystic is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Railroad Ave (1) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Mystic fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
- With 8.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| Railroad Ave | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 64 |
| I-395 | 42 |
| SR-2 | 15 |
| SR-32 | 13 |
| Rte 85 | 5 |
| Liberty St | 5 |
| Fitchville Rd | 4 |
| Mitchell St | 4 |
Mystic at a glance
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06355) | $137,425 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06355) | $451,994 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Southeastern 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 | 53 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 71 | +34% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | -6% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 84 | +27% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mystic
How common are truck crashes in Mystic?
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (419 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mystic?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mystic: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mystic?
Truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mystic?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mystic compare with Connecticut?
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region records 30.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mystic?
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.