West Hartford, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West 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
7 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Hartford compares with Connecticut
West Hartford against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Hartford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Hartford | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.9 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
West Hartford has lower values than Connecticut for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in West Hartford: I-84 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of West Hartford.
Overview
Police reported 228 crashes involving commercial trucks in West Hartford since 2015: 77 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Hartford is I-84, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-91 (8), SR-15 (4) and US-5 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for West Hartford fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in West Hartford.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 West Hartford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 11 |
| I-91 | 8 |
| 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 (West Hartford) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| Trout Brook Dr | 5 |
| Farmington Av | 5 |
| New Park Av | 5 |
| South Main St No 2 | 3 |
| Exit 41 I 84 | 3 |
| Prospect Av | 3 |
| Mountain Rd No 1 | 2 |
West Hartford at a glance
| Population | 64,184 |
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,939 per sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in West 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 | 11 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 13 | +23% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | -4% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +82% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 West Hartford
How many truck crashes happen in West Hartford?
West Hartford has had 228 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Hartford?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Hartford: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Hartford?
December has the most truck crashes in West Hartford, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Hartford?
Since 2015, West Hartford has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Hartford compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, West Hartford has 30.9 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Hartford?
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.