Kent, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kent: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kent 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. 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Connecticut: 2.2).
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.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Kent since 2015, this page uses Northwest Hills Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kent since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22 (2), US-7 (2), CR-4 Sinpatch Rd (1), SR-45 (1) and SR-55 (1).
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 Kent 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Connecticut; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-7 | 2 |
| CR-4 Sinpatch Rd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| Weil Rd | 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 |
Kent at a glance
| Population | 3,084 |
| Land area | 48.6 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06757) | $95,186 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06757) | $400,931 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kent
How many truck accidents are there in Kent?
330 truck crashes have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015, with 19 deaths and 107 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kent?
Truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region peak in March, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kent?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Kent compare with Connecticut for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northwest Hills Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kent?
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.