Newtown, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newtown: 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
8 of 321 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newtown compares with Connecticut
Newtown against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newtown stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newtown | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,331.5 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 33.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.5% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Newtown has lower values than Connecticut for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Newtown: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newtown: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 321 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newtown. They injured 86 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-6 (3), SR-67 (2) and SR-188 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Newtown fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Newtown
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| SR-188 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newtown) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 26 |
| Botsford Hill Rd | 10 |
| Exit 11 I 84 | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
| Currituck Rd | 3 |
| Hattertown Rd | 2 |
| I 84 East | 2 |
| Toddy Hill Rd | 2 |
Newtown at a glance
| Population | 1,980 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 859 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06470) | $153,238 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06470) | $574,807 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Newtown 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 | 11 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +53% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | -8% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 33 | +114% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newtown
How common are truck crashes in Newtown?
Newtown has had 321 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newtown?
I-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newtown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newtown?
Truck crashes in Newtown peak in November, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newtown?
Since 2015, Newtown has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newtown compared with Connecticut?
Newtown records 1,331.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newtown?
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.