Connecticut Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Connecticut.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Connecticut recorded 308 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 7.1% increase from the previous year, raising safety concerns. Large trucks were involved in 37 of these incidents (12% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 8.4 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents. Of the 46,531 registered motor carriers in Connecticut, 990 (2.1%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Connecticut's $366 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-95 (NE Corridor) and I-84 (Hartford). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 7,842 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Connecticut with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, BLUETRITON BRANDS INC (USDOT 297080), has recorded 60 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 253 of the state's 1691 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 15.0% of all crashes from just 0.02% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.
Connecticut Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Connecticut employs approximately 7,842 workers, contributing to the state's $366 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 1,649,956 power units with 306,906 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-95 (NE Corridor), I-84 (Hartford), which facilitate the movement of goods across state lines and to major distribution centers. The state's freight infrastructure supports both regional distribution and long-haul interstate commerce, making carrier safety a critical concern for public welfare and economic efficiency.
Top Cities by Carrier Concentration
Connecticut Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| BLUETRITON BRANDS INC DOT: 297080 • STAMFORD | 60 | VIEW REPORT |
| M&M TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC DOT: 342630 • PUTNAM | 37 | VIEW REPORT |
| DATTCO INC DOT: 61222 • NEW BRITAIN | 33 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOZZUTOS INC DOT: 57911 • CHESHIRE | 24 | VIEW REPORT |
| J R C TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 254145 • THOMASTON | 22 | VIEW REPORT |
| C W P M LLC DOT: 941948 • PLAINVILLE | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| AUTUMN TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1545249 • EAST HARTFORD | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALL AMERICAN WASTE LLC DOT: 1624956 • ENFIELD | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| M & J BUS INC DOT: 243505 • OLD SAYBROOK | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| DAIRYLAND PRODUCE LLC DOT: 3378107 • RIDGEFIELD | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| THE NEFCO CORPORATION DOT: 245490 • EAST HARTFORD | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| THE F A BARTLETT TREE EXPERT COMPANY DOT: 308194 • STAMFORD | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALL-STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1264543 • TORRINGTON | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| SPECIALTY TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1406733 • WEST HARTFORD | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| USA HAULING & RECYCLING INC DOT: 605366 • EAST WINDSOR | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| B AND B TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 509594 • BETHANY | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| STA OF CONNECTICUT INC DOT: 818334 • GALES FERRY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| YALE UNIVERSITY DOT: 411695 • NEW HAVEN | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| A&A AUTO & TRUCK RENTAL OF CT INC DOT: 1658259 • HAMDEN | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION DOT: 751735 • ORANGE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE LLC DOT: 1326635 • MANCHESTER | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| THE LANE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION DOT: 27913 • CHESHIRE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| WILLIMANTIC WASTE PAPER CO INC DOT: 341366 • WILLIMANTIC | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| PRO PARK LLC DOT: 1476244 • HARTFORD | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| PACE MOTOR LINES INC DOT: 107052 • STRATFORD | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| THE NEW BRITAIN TRANSPORTATION CO DOT: 107013 • BERLIN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| US ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC DOT: 429916 • MIDDLETOWN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TILCON CONNECTICUT INC DOT: 344748 • NEW BRITAIN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| OAK RIDGE HAULING LLC DOT: 2138859 • DANBURY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| YARDE METALS INC DOT: 299202 • SOUTHINGTON | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MCVAC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC DOT: 399240 • NEW HAVEN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALL WASTE INC DOT: 522409 • HARTFORD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| STARK INDUSTRIES CORPORATION DOT: 3411525 • BRISTOL | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| EAST SIDE AUTO TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2037769 • WALLINGFORD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANTHONYS HIGHTECH AUTO CENTER INC DOT: 1187803 • MILFORD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTHEAST AREA TRANSIT DISTRICT DOT: 2418179 • PRESTON | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| BURNS CONSTRUCTION CO INC DOT: 621460 • STRATFORD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TTC BUS CORP DOT: 3881271 • STAMFORD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TECHNICAL GAS PRODUCTS INC DOT: 827041 • WALLINGFORD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| WINKLE BUS COMPANY INC DOT: 49069 • ORANGE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC DOT: 328526 • DANBURY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| EMPIRE PAVING INC DOT: 296951 • NORTH HAVEN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC DOT: 128994 • WEST HAVEN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| P & P ENTERPRISE CO LLC DOT: 564253 • NORTH BRANFORD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| BHF LOGISTICS INC DOT: 2458249 • EAST HARTFORD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO DOT: 56992 • BERLIN | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| O & G INDUSTRIES INC DOT: 42125 • TORRINGTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CITY CARTING LLC DOT: 390228 • STAMFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| INFRA-METALS CO DOT: 400146 • WALLINGFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS OF NJ LLC DOT: 2369201 • MIDDLETOWN | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| JULIANOS POOLS LLC DOT: 1313628 • VERNON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SANTA FUEL INCORPORATED DOT: 462520 • BRIDGEPORT | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHERRY HILL CONST INC DOT: 297505 • NORTH BRANFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANDREUCCI TRUCKING INC DOT: 338027 • NORTH HAVEN | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| COASTAL CARRIERS OF CONNECTICUT LLC DOT: 1271367 • ANSONIA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1299065 • MERIDEN | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| NEW ENGLAND SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT LLC DOT: 2400131 • WALLINGFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALPINESTAR EXPRESS LLC DOT: 2448580 • BRISTOL | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAROLYN'S TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2091411 • CROMWELL | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WATERS CONSTRUCTION CO INC DOT: 705956 • BRIDGEPORT | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| J LUTZEN AND SON TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1539801 • WALLINGFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| LAZY TIGERS CARGO INC DOT: 4120343 • WATERBURY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SYSCO CONNECTICUT LLC DOT: 596882 • ROCKY HILL | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| A ROYAL FLUSH INC DOT: 653524 • SOUTHPORT | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| S C BALLARD LLC DOT: 754812 • NORTH BRANFORD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| HOUSATONIC AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT DOT: 604101 • DANBURY | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| FRESHPOINT CONNECTICUT LLC DOT: 222186 • HARTFORD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEDICATED LOGISTICS PARTNER LLC DOT: 3007828 • FARMINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC DOT: 523167 • WEST HAVEN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| BUILDERS CONCRETE EAST LLC DOT: 990760 • NORTH WINDHAM | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| ROTHA LLC DOT: 3090459 • AVON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| COMER CONTRACTING INC DOT: 622780 • NEWINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| ESHON EXPRESS LLC DOT: 2633039 • SOUTHBURY | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| TOWN FAIR TIRE CENTERS INC DOT: 338375 • EAST HAVEN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| MAX TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1686506 • AVON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS INC DOT: 299959 • SOUTHINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| QUANTUM BIO POWER SOUTHINGTON LLC DOT: 4326984 • SOUTHINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| EURPAC SERVICE INCORPORATED DOT: 242528 • WILTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| DP CONCRETE LLC DOT: 61273 • FARMINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| WINDING BROOK TURF FARM INC DOT: 1475117 • WETHERSFIELD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| K MONCK INC DOT: 680418 • ORANGE | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| JONESER'S EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 907480 • WINDSOR LOCKS | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| ENA E WERNICKI DOT: 1811562 • NORWICH | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| COAST TO COAST EXPRESS INC DOT: 567606 • WINDSOR LOCKS | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| ROMANS 10 9 TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 944445 • STAMFORD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| KLEEMANN TOWING SERVICE LLC DOT: 1557611 • NORWICH | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| VERANDA LLC DOT: 2884251 • STAMFORD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| SANDAIR SYSTEM CORPORATION DOT: 564876 • WINDSOR | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSWASTE INC DOT: 254515 • WALLINGFORD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| M&W CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC DOT: 2197395 • HAMDEN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| STANDARD PETROLEUM COMPANY DOT: 494014 • BRIDGEPORT | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| EARTHWORKS EXCAVATING & LANDSCAPING INC DOT: 617362 • OXFORD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| LANDEEN TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 387565 • WOLCOTT | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| TUR TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2097581 • MERIDEN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| KAPITAL TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 4096606 • WINDSOR | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE DOT: 1992979 • NEW HAVEN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY DOT: 20633 • BERLIN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| OTIS ELEVATOR DOT: 865439 • BLOOMFIELD | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAMRAC LLC DOT: 1841469 • HARTFORD | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| E-J ELECTRIC T&D LLC DOT: 2384405 • WALLINGFORD | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
Data Sources & Methodology
Last updated: 2026-02-24. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.