Southington, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southington: 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
7 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Southington compares with Connecticut
Southington against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Southington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southington | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
Southington has lower values than Connecticut for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Southington: I-84 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Southington.
Overview
Southington has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 98 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come I-91 (8), I-691 (4) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Southington fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Southington.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Southington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 9 |
| I-91 | 8 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southington) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 11 |
| Meriden Waterbury Tpk | 8 |
| Queen St | 3 |
| Exit 32 I 84 | 3 |
| Buckland St | 3 |
| Exit 30 I 84 | 3 |
| Welch Rd | 2 |
| Old Turnpike Rd | 2 |
Southington at a glance
| Population | 44,197 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,232 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06489) | $126,465 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06489) | $379,054 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Southington 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 | 15 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | -8% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | -9% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +68% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Southington
How many truck accidents are there in Southington?
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southington (98 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Southington?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southington: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southington?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Southington happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Southington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Southington since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Southington compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Southington, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Southington?
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.