Hartland, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartland 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 runs above Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Northwest Hills Planning Region at a glance: 4.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.2 in Connecticut.
Overview
Northwest Hills Planning Region has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Hartland had 2 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
March has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hartland since 2015: US-44 (2), SR-168 (1) and SR-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Hartland fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-44 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 |
Hartland at a glance
| Population | 1,921 |
| Land area | 33.0 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06091) | $68,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06091) | $325,505 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Hartland
How many truck accidents are there in Hartland?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region (107 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hartland?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hartland?
Since 2015, Northwest Hills Planning Region has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Hartland compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Northwest Hills Planning Region has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hartland?
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.