Bolton, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bolton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bolton and Capitol Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Capitol Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Capitol Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Capitol Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Capitol Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bolton: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bolton: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 4,545 crashes involving commercial trucks in Capitol Planning Region since 2015: 1,846 people were injured and 118 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Bolton since 2015, this page uses Capitol Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bolton is I-84, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (3), SR-66 (2) and US-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
They recorded 5.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bolton fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Capitol Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 9 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Anderson Road | 1 |
| Burnham St | 1 |
| I-291 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Capitol Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 121 |
| I-91 | 102 |
| Day Hill Rd | 16 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Main Street | 13 |
| Berlin Trnpk | 12 |
| Main St No 1 | 11 |
| Brainard Rd | 11 |
Bolton at a glance
| Population | 4,895 |
| Land area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Density | 340 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06043) | $126,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06043) | $367,722 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Capitol 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 | 204 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 210 | +3% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 279 | +33% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 405 | +45% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 204 a year in the 1990s and 405 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bolton
How many truck crashes happen in Bolton?
Capitol Planning Region has had 4,545 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,846 people and killing 118.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bolton?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bolton: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bolton?
Truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region peak in December, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bolton?
Since 2015, Capitol Planning Region has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bolton compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Capitol Planning Region has 39.1 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bolton?
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.