Wilton Center, CT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilton Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilton Center and Western Connecticut Planning Region, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Western Connecticut Planning Region numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Western Connecticut Planning Region compares with Connecticut
Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Western 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 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Western Connecticut Planning Region has lower values than Connecticut for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Connecticut on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Wilton Center: I-95 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilton Center since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,583 crashes involving commercial trucks in Western Connecticut Planning Region since 2015: 1,168 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wilton Center since 2015, this page uses Western Connecticut Planning Region numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Connecticut.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 6.2% in Connecticut.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). Next come Riverside Cemetery Access Rd (1), SR-58 (1) and Ts-187 Old Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
124 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Connecticut: 3.3%).
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Wilton Center fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Western Connecticut Planning Region
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| Riverside Cemetery Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ts-187 Old Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Camp Field Dr | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Western Connecticut Planning Region) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 317 |
| I-84 | 85 |
| Danbury Rd | 39 |
| West Av | 19 |
| White St | 13 |
| Elm St | 12 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 10 |
Wilton Center at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 06897) | $242,199 |
| Median home value (ZIP 06897) | $929,251 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Western 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 | 179 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 218 | +22% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 222 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 321 | +45% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 179 to 321. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilton Center
How many truck crashes happen in Wilton Center?
3,583 truck crashes have been reported in Western Connecticut Planning Region since 2015, with 33 deaths and 1,168 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wilton Center?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilton Center: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilton Center?
The worst month is May: 9.3% of truck crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilton Center?
Garbage trucks were involved in 124 reported crashes in Western Connecticut Planning Region since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wilton Center compared with Connecticut?
Per 100,000 residents, Western Connecticut Planning Region has 47.9 truck crashes a year; Connecticut has 40.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilton 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.