What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 2 years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Connecticut each year?

Connecticut records approximately 24 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #42 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Connecticut?

After a truck accident in Connecticut: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#42 Most Dangerous State

Connecticut

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#42 of 50

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-84, I-91, I-95

High-Risk Cities

Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford

Recent Truck Accidents in Connecticut

Breaking News Jun 2, 2026 Bridgeport, CT

I-95 Truck Crash Near Bridgeport Kills One, Causes Major Delays

A semi truck crash on I-95 near Bridgeport killed one person and caused major delays on one of the Northeast's busiest corridors.

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Traffic Alert May 29, 2026 Hartford, CT

Hartford I-84 Truck Accident Snarls Rush Hour Traffic

A commercial truck crash on I-84 near Hartford caused gridlock during evening rush hour.

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Breaking News May 22, 2026 New Haven, CT

Connecticut I-91 Truck Crash Injures Three Near New Haven

Three people were injured when a semi truck rear-ended a passenger vehicle on I-91 near New Haven.

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Did You Know?

Connecticut's I-95 corridor is one of the most congested commercial trucking routes in the entire Northeast.

Most Dangerous Roads in Connecticut

I-84

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I-91

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I-95

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I-395

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US-1

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Connecticut Truck Accident Law

Connecticut follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can recover if you are less than 51% at fault. Connecticut's dense highway network and high traffic volumes create significant trucking hazards.

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in CT

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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