Colebrook, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colebrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colebrook 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 |
Compared with Connecticut, Northwest Hills Planning Region is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Northwest Hills Planning Region: 4.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Connecticut: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region. They injured 107 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Colebrook had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Northwest Hills Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Colebrook since 2015 were spread across roads: Hayden Hill Rd (1), SR-183 (1), SR-8 (1) and US-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Colebrook fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Connecticut.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Connecticut; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| Hayden Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-44 | 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 |
Colebrook at a glance
| Population | 1,370 |
| Land area | 31.6 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06021) | $111,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06021) | $342,800 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colebrook
How many truck accidents are there in Colebrook?
Northwest Hills Planning Region has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colebrook?
Truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region peak in March, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Colebrook?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Colebrook compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northwest Hills Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colebrook?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.