Waterbury, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waterbury: 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
12 of 692 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waterbury compares with Connecticut
Waterbury against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waterbury stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waterbury | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.3 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.6% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Waterbury sits below Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Waterbury: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Waterbury: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 692 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waterbury since 2015: 240 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 15 miles of Waterbury with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-91 (7), I-691 (4) and SR-8 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Waterbury fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Waterbury
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 11 |
| I-91 | 7 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Echo Lake Road | 1 |
| Pole Hill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waterbury) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 41 |
| Bank St | 28 |
| Exit 25 I 84 | 7 |
| North Main St | 6 |
| Huntingdon Av | 6 |
| Washington Av No 3 | 6 |
| Union St | 5 |
| Reidville Dr | 5 |
Waterbury at a glance
| Population | 115,908 |
| Land area | 28.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4,059 per sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Waterbury 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 | 24 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +48% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 44 | +21% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 62 | +42% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waterbury
How common are truck crashes in Waterbury?
692 truck crashes have been reported in Waterbury since 2015, with 12 deaths and 240 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waterbury?
I-84 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Waterbury since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waterbury?
January has the most truck crashes in Waterbury, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waterbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Waterbury since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Waterbury compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waterbury, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waterbury?
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.