Wallingford Center, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallingford Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wallingford Center 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 |
Compared with Connecticut, South Central Connecticut Planning Region is lower 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 Wallingford Center: I-91 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wallingford Center.
Overview
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has recorded 3,234 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,435 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Wallingford Center had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use South Central Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wallingford Center is I-91, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-691 (4), SR-80 (3) and I-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wallingford Center fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 13 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 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 |
Wallingford Center at a glance
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06492) | $105,061 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06492) | $350,725 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 160 a year in the 1990s and 274 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wallingford Center
How common are truck crashes in Wallingford Center?
Since 2015, 3,234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (1,435 injured, 60 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wallingford Center?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wallingford Center: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wallingford Center?
The worst month is October: 9.4% of truck crashes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wallingford Center?
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 Wallingford Center 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wallingford Center?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.