Windsor, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Windsor: 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
8 of 301 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Windsor compares with Connecticut
Windsor against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Windsor stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Windsor | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.9 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Windsor is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Windsor at a glance: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Windsor per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.4 vs 2.8).
Overview
Windsor has recorded 301 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Windsor is I-84, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-91 (8), US-5 (4) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Windsor fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Connecticut.
- 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Windsor
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 10 |
| I-91 | 8 |
| US-5 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| 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 (Windsor) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 18 |
| Day Hill Rd | 16 |
| Kennedy Rd | 7 |
| I-91 North | 5 |
| Rainbow Rd | 3 |
| Goodwin Dr | 3 |
| Windsor Ave | 3 |
| Exit 35B I 91 | 2 |
Windsor at a glance
| Population | 29,658 |
| Land area | 29.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,005 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06095) | $105,322 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06095) | $305,681 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Windsor 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 | 14 | +27% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | +19% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | +54% | 8.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Windsor
How common are truck crashes in Windsor?
301 truck crashes have been reported in Windsor since 2015, with 9 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Windsor?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Windsor: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Windsor?
The worst month is June: 12.3% of truck crashes in Windsor happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Windsor?
Since 2015, Windsor has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Windsor compared with Connecticut?
Windsor records 84.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Windsor?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.