Norfolk, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norfolk: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norfolk 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Norfolk had 11 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
The worst month is March with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norfolk since 2015: SR-8 (1), US-44 (1) and US-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Norfolk 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-44 | 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 |
Norfolk at a glance
| Population | 1,601 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,392 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06058) | $91,548 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06058) | $421,887 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norfolk
How many truck crashes happen in Norfolk?
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 Norfolk?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Norfolk?
Since 2015, Northwest Hills Planning Region has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Norfolk compared with Connecticut?
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 Norfolk?
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.