Wolcott, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wolcott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wolcott and Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Naugatuck Valley Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Naugatuck Valley Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Naugatuck Valley Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wolcott: I-84 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wolcott.
Overview
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has recorded 1,924 truck crashes since 2015, with 679 people injured and 37 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Wolcott had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Naugatuck Valley Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wolcott is I-84, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-691 (4), East Main St (1) and Echo Lake Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wolcott fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Echo Lake Road | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| South St | 1 |
| Ts-Lakewood Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 83 |
| Bank St | 29 |
| SR-8 | 25 |
| Main St | 16 |
| Highland Ave | 10 |
| North Main St | 9 |
| I 84 East | 7 |
| Exit 25 I 84 | 7 |
Wolcott at a glance
| Population | 16,511 |
| Land area | 20.4 sq mi |
| Density | 810 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06716) | $111,225 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06716) | $324,601 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region 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 | 78 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 116 | +18% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 172 | +48% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 172. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wolcott
How many truck accidents are there in Wolcott?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has had 1,924 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wolcott?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wolcott: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wolcott?
October has the most truck crashes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wolcott?
Since 2015, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wolcott compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wolcott?
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.