Cheshire, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cheshire: 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 compares with Connecticut
Cheshire against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheshire stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheshire | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.3 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the 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 sits below Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Cheshire: 1 in 106 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 3.3% in Connecticut.
Overview
Cheshire has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cheshire is I-91, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheshire.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Cheshire
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 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheshire) |
|---|---|
| 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 at a glance
| Population | 30,610 |
| Land area | 32.8 sq mi |
| Density | 932 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06410) | $145,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06410) | $434,763 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheshire 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
How many truck accidents are there in Cheshire?
233 truck crashes have been reported in Cheshire since 2015, with 1 deaths and 71 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cheshire?
NHTSA data shows I-91 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cheshire since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cheshire?
The worst month is November: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cheshire happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cheshire?
Since 2015, Cheshire has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cheshire compare with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheshire has 63.3 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cheshire?
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.