Rock Ridge, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rock Ridge and Western Connecticut Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Western Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Western Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Western 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 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Western Connecticut Planning Region is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Rock Ridge at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rock Ridge: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,583 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Western Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 1,168 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rock Ridge since 2015, this page uses Western Connecticut Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Rock Ridge with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-287 (3), Arch St No 1 (1) and CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 124 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Rock Ridge fleets
- Build extra time into May 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-287 | 3 |
| Arch St No 1 | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| I-684 | 1 |
| Maple Ave | 1 |
| SR-100A | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-9A | 1 |
| Spencer Ct | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Western Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 317 |
| I-84 | 85 |
| Danbury Rd | 39 |
| West Av | 19 |
| White St | 13 |
| Elm St | 12 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 10 |
Rock Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Western 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 | 179 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 218 | +22% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 222 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 321 | +45% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 179 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 321. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rock Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Rock Ridge?
3,583 truck crashes have been reported in Western Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 33 deaths and 1,168 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rock Ridge?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rock Ridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rock Ridge?
Truck crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region peak in May, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rock Ridge?
Since 2015, Western Connecticut Planning Region has reported 124 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Rock Ridge compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Western Connecticut Planning Region records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rock Ridge?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.