Riverton, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riverton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riverton 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. It runs above Connecticut on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Riverton since 2015; patterns below come from Northwest Hills Planning Region as a whole.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Riverton is US-44, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Hayden Hill Rd (1), SR-183 (1) and SR-8 (1).
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 Riverton fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Connecticut), plan winter equipment 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 |
| Hayden Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 |
Riverton at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06065) | $124,207 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06065) | $359,554 |
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 Riverton
How common are truck crashes in Riverton?
Northwest Hills Planning Region has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Riverton?
NHTSA data shows US-44 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Riverton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Riverton?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Riverton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does Riverton 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 Riverton?
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.