Pawcatuck, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pawcatuck: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pawcatuck 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 |
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region sits below Connecticut 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.
What stands out in Pawcatuck: I-95 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pawcatuck since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 419 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pawcatuck since 2015, this page uses Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pawcatuck is I-95, with 4 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pawcatuck fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| 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 |
Pawcatuck at a glance
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06379) | $95,066 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06379) | $407,593 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pawcatuck
How many truck crashes happen in Pawcatuck?
1,002 truck crashes have been reported in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 26 deaths and 419 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pawcatuck?
I-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pawcatuck since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pawcatuck?
Truck crashes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pawcatuck?
Since 2015, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pawcatuck compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 30.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pawcatuck?
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.