Cheshire Village, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cheshire Village: 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 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheshire Village compares with Connecticut
Cheshire Village against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheshire Village stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheshire Village | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
Cheshire Village has lower values than Connecticut for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher winter months (nov–mar).
Cheshire Village at a glance: 1 in 106 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 3.3% for Connecticut.
Overview
Cheshire Village has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-91 leads within 10 miles of Cheshire Village with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-84 (8), I-691 (4) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Cheshire Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Cheshire Village
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 10 |
| I-84 | 8 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheshire Village) |
|---|---|
| Highland Ave | 9 |
| I-84 | 6 |
| Main St | 4 |
| East Johnson Av | 4 |
| Marion Rd | 3 |
| I 84 East | 3 |
| Waterbury Rd | 2 |
| S Main St | 2 |
Cheshire Village at a glance
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheshire Village 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 | 14 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | +3% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -6% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +50% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cheshire Village
How common are truck crashes in Cheshire Village?
Cheshire Village has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 1.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cheshire Village?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cheshire Village since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheshire Village?
The worst month is November: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cheshire Village happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cheshire Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cheshire Village since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cheshire Village?
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.