Westport, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westport: 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 compares with Connecticut
Westport against Connecticut and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westport stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Westport | Connecticut | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.2 | 40.2 | 49.7 | 2.6× the 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 |
Westport sits below Connecticut on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Westport at a glance: I-95 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Westport.
Overview
Westport has recorded 347 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Connecticut.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Connecticut: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: Park Ave (1), Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (1) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Westport fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Westport
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 at a glance
| Population | 27,996 |
| Land area | 20.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,403 per sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Westport 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westport
How many truck accidents are there in Westport?
Westport has had 347 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Westport?
I-95 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westport since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Westport?
September has the most truck crashes in Westport, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Westport?
Since 2015, Westport has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Westport compared with Connecticut?
Westport records 104.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 40.2 across Connecticut.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Westport?
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.