Wallingford, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallingford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 332 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wallingford compares with Connecticut
Wallingford against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wallingford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wallingford | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.1 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 28.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Connecticut, Wallingford is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wallingford: 1 in 154 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 3.3% in Connecticut.
Overview
Since 2015, 332 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wallingford. They injured 121 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wallingford is I-91, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-691 (4), I-84 (2) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 3.3% across Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Wallingford fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Connecticut; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wallingford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 12 |
| I-691 | 4 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| US-5 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wallingford) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 23 |
| S Colony Rd | 6 |
| N Colony Rd | 4 |
| Washington St | 3 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Colony Rd | 3 |
| Barnes Rd | 3 |
| Exit 15 I 91 | 2 |
Wallingford at a glance
| Population | 44,389 |
| Land area | 39.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,133 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06492) | $105,061 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06492) | $350,725 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Wallingford 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 | 17 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -12% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +16% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | +73% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wallingford
How common are truck crashes in Wallingford?
Wallingford has had 332 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wallingford?
Since 2015, I-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wallingford: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wallingford?
The worst month is February: 13.0% of truck crashes in Wallingford happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wallingford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Wallingford since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wallingford compare with Connecticut?
The yearly rate is 63.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wallingford, vs 40.2 for Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wallingford?
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.