West Cornwall, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Cornwall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Cornwall 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.
Northwest Hills Planning Region at a glance: 4.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.2 across 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.
West Cornwall had 0 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across 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 West Cornwall since 2015: US-7 (2) and US-44 (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 West Cornwall 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-7 | 2 |
| 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 |
West Cornwall at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06796) | $106,618 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06796) | $458,264 |
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. 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 West Cornwall
How common are truck crashes in West Cornwall?
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 West Cornwall?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Cornwall?
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 West Cornwall 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Cornwall?
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.