Bantam, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bantam: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bantam and Northwest Hills Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northwest Hills Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northwest Hills Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northwest Hills Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Northwest Hills Planning Region sits below Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Northwest Hills Planning Region: 4.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across Connecticut.
Overview
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region. They injured 107 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bantam since 2015; patterns below come from Northwest Hills Planning Region as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bantam since 2015: Oak Avenue (1), SR-45 (1), SR-800 (1), US-6 (1) and US-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Bantam fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.2% 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
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 Northwest Hills Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-800 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northwest Hills Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| E Main St (Rt 202) | 4 |
| Torrington Rd | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| Litchfield Tpke | 3 |
| Canaan Rd | 3 |
| Baker Rd | 3 |
Bantam at a glance
| Population | 769 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 761 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06750) | $85,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06750) | $326,857 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Northwest Hills 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 | 13 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +36% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bantam
How common are truck crashes in Bantam?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region (107 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bantam?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bantam?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does Bantam compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Northwest Hills Planning Region records 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bantam?
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.