Westport Village, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westport Village: 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
7 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Westport Village compares with Connecticut
Westport Village against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westport Village stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Westport Village | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.7% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Connecticut, Westport Village is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
Westport Village at a glance: I-95 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Westport Village.
Overview
Police reported 347 crashes involving commercial trucks in Westport Village since 2015: 115 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 6.2% across Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Westport Village with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Park Ave (1), Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (1) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.3% in Connecticut.
Route planning tips for Westport Village fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Westport Village.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Westport Village
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 15 |
| Park Ave | 1 |
| Riverside Cemetery Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| Ts-187 Old Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
| Wordin Av No 2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westport Village) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 54 |
| Exit 18 I 95 | 4 |
| I-95 North | 3 |
| Green'S Farms Rd | 3 |
| Roseville Rd | 2 |
| Red Coat Rd | 2 |
| Interstate 95 S/B | 2 |
| Partrick Rd | 1 |
Westport Village at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Westport Village 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 | 18 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +10% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | +7% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +40% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westport Village
How many truck crashes happen in Westport Village?
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westport Village (115 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Westport Village?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Westport Village since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Westport Village?
Truck crashes in Westport Village peak in September, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Westport Village?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Westport Village since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Westport Village?
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.