East Hartford, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Hartford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 342 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Hartford compares with Connecticut
East Hartford against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Hartford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Hartford | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.7 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Connecticut, East Hartford is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in East Hartford: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Connecticut.
Overview
East Hartford has recorded 342 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Hartford is I-84, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-91 (9), SR-15 (4) and US-5 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for East Hartford fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 East Hartford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 10 |
| I-91 | 9 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| US-5 | 3 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| Brainard Rd | 1 |
| Burnham St | 1 |
| High St | 1 |
| I-291 | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Hartford) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 15 |
| Exit 58 I 84 | 7 |
| Roberts St | 5 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| Prospect St | 4 |
| School St | 3 |
| Exit 56 I 84 | 3 |
| I-84 W/B Connecting Ramp From Rt.2 | 3 |
East Hartford at a glance
| Population | 51,127 |
| Land area | 18.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,839 per sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in East Hartford 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 | 18 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -14% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 22 | +41% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | +42% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Hartford
How many truck crashes happen in East Hartford?
East Hartford has had 342 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Hartford?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Hartford: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Hartford?
Truck crashes in East Hartford peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in East Hartford?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in East Hartford since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in East Hartford compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, East Hartford has 56.7 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Hartford?
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.