Winsted, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winsted: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winsted 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 has lower values than Connecticut for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015: 107 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Winsted 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
Truck crashes peak in March (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (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%).
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 Winsted since 2015: SR-800 (2), US-44 (2), Hayden Hill Rd (1), Oak Avenue (1) and SR-183 (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 Winsted fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
- 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.
- 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-800 | 2 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| Hayden Hill Rd | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 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 |
Winsted at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06098) | $66,269 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06098) | $249,145 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Winsted
How many truck accidents are there in Winsted?
Northwest Hills Planning Region has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Winsted?
March has the most truck crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Winsted?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Northwest Hills Planning Region since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Winsted compare 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 Winsted?
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.