Killingly, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Killingly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Killingly and Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 433 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 40.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region: 15.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Overview
Police reported 433 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 179 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 79 truck crashes were reported in Killingly since 2015; patterns below come from Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-395 leads within 10 miles of Killingly with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-6 (3), SR-12 (2) and US-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Killingly fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-395 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 6 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| Prince Hill Road | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| US-6A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-395 | 32 |
| I-84 | 9 |
| Green Hollow Rd | 4 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| Wauregan Rd | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| Hartford Pike | 3 |
| Exit 73 I 84 | 3 |
Killingly at a glance
| Population | 18,093 |
| Land area | 48.3 sq mi |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06241) | $88,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06241) | $298,520 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut 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 | 22 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 38 | +27% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Killingly
How many truck accidents are there in Killingly?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has had 433 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 179 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Killingly?
I-395 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Killingly since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Killingly?
Truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Killingly?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Killingly compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Killingly?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.