Kensington, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kensington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kensington 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 runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kensington: I-91 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Kensington.
Overview
Police reported 4,545 crashes involving commercial trucks in Capitol Planning Region since 2015: 1,846 people were injured and 118 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Kensington since 2015; patterns below come from Capitol Planning Region as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-91 leads within 10 miles of Kensington with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-84 (7), SR-15 (5) and I-691 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 140 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Kensington fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Capitol Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 11 |
| I-84 | 7 |
| SR-15 | 5 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| Brainard Rd | 1 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-530 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 |
Kensington at a glance
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06037) | $116,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06037) | $377,018 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 204 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 405. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Kensington
How many truck accidents are there in Kensington?
Capitol Planning Region has had 4,545 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,846 people and killing 118.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kensington?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kensington: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kensington?
December has the most truck crashes in Capitol Planning Region, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kensington?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Capitol Planning Region since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Kensington compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
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 Kensington?
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.