Guilford, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guilford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Guilford and South Central Connecticut Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use South Central Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How South Central Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Central Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
South Central Connecticut Planning Region sits below Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Guilford: I-91 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Guilford.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. They injured 1,435 people and killed 60.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 83 truck crashes reported in Guilford since 2015, this page uses South Central Connecticut Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Guilford is I-91, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), SR-80 (3) and US-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Guilford fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 11 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 209 |
| I-91 | 91 |
| State St | 17 |
| Woodmont Rd No 1 | 14 |
| Whitney Ave | 12 |
| Middletown Ave | 11 |
| Sackett Point Rd | 10 |
| I-691 | 10 |
Guilford at a glance
| Population | 22,264 |
| Land area | 47.1 sq mi |
| Density | 473 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06437) | $137,615 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06437) | $517,270 |
Historical data: truck crashes in South Central Connecticut 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 | 160 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 190 | +19% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 209 | +10% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 274 | +31% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 160 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 274. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Guilford
How many truck accidents are there in Guilford?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has had 3,234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,435 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Guilford?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Guilford: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Guilford?
Truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Guilford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Guilford compared with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Guilford?
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.