Voluntown, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Voluntown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Voluntown 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 runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance: 15.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Overview
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 433 truck crashes since 2015, with 179 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Voluntown since 2015, this page uses Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-395 leads within 10 miles of Voluntown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (3) and SR-138 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Voluntown fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
- Check whether your routes use I-395, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2018 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 4 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-138 | 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 |
Voluntown at a glance
| Population | 2,650 |
| Land area | 39.0 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06384) | $106,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06384) | $357,009 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Voluntown
How many truck accidents are there in Voluntown?
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 Voluntown?
I-395 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Voluntown since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Voluntown?
The worst month is December: 12.5% of truck crashes in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Voluntown?
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 Voluntown compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Voluntown?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.