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Fatal Car Crashes in Connecticut
310 deaths in 285 crashes in 2024, up 0.6% from 2023.
- Deaths in 2024
- 310
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Fatal crashes
- 285
- Pedestrians killed
- 61
- 4 cyclists
- Alcohol involved
- 32%
- 91 crashes
Connecticut traffic deaths by year
All fatal crashes
| 2010 | 320 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 221 |
| 2012 | 264 |
| 2013 | 286 |
| 2014 | 248 |
| 2015 | 270 |
| 2016 | 304 |
| 2017 | 281 |
| 2018 | 293 |
| 2019 | 249 |
| 2020 | 299 |
| 2021 | 303 |
| 2022 | 366 |
| 2023 | 308 |
| 2024 | 310 |
Deaths by county
2024 and the five years 2020-2024, sorted by 2024 deaths
| County | 2024 | 2023 | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 88 | 78 | 440 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 50 | 47 | 297 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 47 | 40 | 209 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 35 | 26 | 143 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 29 | 24 | 124 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 25 | 38 | 143 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 14 | 21 | 77 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 12 | 20 | 76 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 10 | 13 | 76 |
Roads with the most fatal crashes
Connecticut, 2010-2024
- I-95221 crashes(250 deaths)
- I-84170 crashes(192 deaths)
- I-91161 crashes(177 deaths)
- SR-8115 crashes(127 deaths)
- US-1104 crashes(108 deaths)
- SR-15102 crashes(115 deaths)
- US-689 crashes(98 deaths)
- US-4468 crashes(74 deaths)
- SR-1059 crashes(60 deaths)
- SR-253 crashes(57 deaths)
Time of day
Fatal crashes in Connecticut, all years
- Midnight to 4 AM705
- 4 AM to 8 AM410
- 8 AM to noon411
- Noon to 4 PM708
- 4 PM to 8 PM919
- 8 PM to midnight855
What was hit first
Fatal crashes in Connecticut, all years
- Motor Vehicle In-Transport1,056
- Pedestrian505
- Tree189
- Curb188
- Guardrail Face149
- Rollover/Overturn102
- Utility Pole/Light Support91
Frequently asked questions
- How many people died in car crashes in Connecticut in 2024?
- 310 deaths in 285 fatal crashes, including 61 pedestrians, 4 cyclists and 75 motorcyclists.
- Which Connecticut county has the most traffic deaths?
- Capitol Planning Region had the most in 2024 with 88 deaths, followed by South Central Connecticut Planning Region (50) and Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (47).
- What is the deadliest road in Connecticut?
- I-95 had the most fatal crashes in our data, with 221 crashes and 250 deaths from 2010 to 2024.
More about Connecticut: Connecticut local data
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) · Covers 2010-2024