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Fatal car crashes in Connecticut, county by county
From 2020 through 2024, 1,586 people died in 1,478 crashes on Connecticut roads. That is 8.6 deaths a year for every 100,000 residents, below the US rate of 12.1, and the 43rd highest rate of the 50 states and DC.
New Haven County had the most deaths (438). The road stretch with the most fatal crashes was I-84 (E-706) in Hartford County (45). In 2024, 310 people were killed, 4% more than in 2020.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2024 · checked October 2, 2026
people killed in crashes, 2020-2024
deaths a year per 100,000 residents, 43rd highest of 51 (US 12.1)
pedestrians killed, 19% of deaths (US 18%)
of fatal crashes were speeding-related (US 28%)
Death rate by county
Deaths a year per 100,000 residents, 2020-2024. Rural counties often rank highest: fewer people, faster roads and longer waits for an ambulance.
The most dangerous roads in Connecticut
Fatal crashes by road within each county, 2020-2024. A long interstate shows up once per county it crosses.
| # | Road | Where | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-84 E-706 | Hartford County, CT | 45 | 53 |
| 2 | I-95 Nb X Ramp 27A | Fairfield County, CT | 34 | 38 |
| 3 | I-91 Nb Ramp 202 | Hartford County, CT | 30 | 34 |
| 4 | I-95 Nb Service Area Rdwy | New Haven County, CT | 29 | 37 |
| 5 | I-91 N-134 | New Haven County, CT | 27 | 29 |
| 6 | SR-8 Ramp 017 | Fairfield County, CT | 26 | 29 |
| 7 | SR-10 Dixwell Ave | New Haven County, CT | 26 | 27 |
| 8 | US-1 Boston Ave | Fairfield County, CT | 21 | 22 |
| 9 | US-6 Hartford Tpke | Windham County, CT | 19 | 22 |
| 10 | SR-15 Berlin Tpke | New Haven County, CT | 19 | 21 |
| 11 | I-95 N-827 | New London County, CT | 17 | 18 |
| 12 | US-1 Boston Post Rd | New Haven County, CT | 17 | 17 |
| 13 | SR-34 Derby Ave | New Haven County, CT | 16 | 18 |
| 14 | US-7 Danbury Rd | Litchfield County, CT | 16 | 16 |
| 15 | US-5 Enfield St | Hartford County, CT | 14 | 15 |
Deaths by year
Every Connecticut county
8 counties with 10 or more fatal crashes in five years, by deaths.
| County | Deaths 2020-24 | Per 100K a year | Pedestrians | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven County | 438 | 10.1 | 103 | 864,835 |
| Hartford County | 404 | 9.0 | 93 | 899,498 |
| Fairfield County | 273 | 5.7 | 61 | 957,419 |
| New London County | 139 | 10.4 | 13 | 268,555 |
| Litchfield County | 104 | 11.2 | 6 | 185,186 |
| Windham County | 80 | 13.7 | 7 | 116,418 |
| Tolland County | 76 | 10.1 | 7 | 149,788 |
| Middlesex County | 72 | 8.8 | 5 | 164,245 |
What was involved
| Factor | Connecticut | Share | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speeding was a factor a driver coded by police as speeding, racing or too fast for conditions | 553 | 37% | 28% |
| A driver had been drinking police reported alcohol involvement for at least one driver | 508 | 34% | 26% |
| A large truck was involved a truck over 10,000 lbs | 149 | 10% | 13% |
| Hit-and-run a driver left the scene | 140 | 9% | 7% |
| Pedestrians killed share of all deaths | 295 | 19% | 18% |
| Motorcyclists killed share of all deaths | 327 | 21% | 15% |
| Bicyclists killed share of all deaths | 21 | 1% | 3% |
| Teens (15-19) killed share of all deaths | 100 | 6% | 7% |
After a crash in Connecticut
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Get the crash report
Statewide copies come from Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), Connecticut State Police Reports and Records Unit; BuyCrash (LexisNexis) for simple State Police crashes, cost Accident Information Summary (preliminary, not the official report): free. Official State Police report: $16.00 non-refundable search fee under CGS 29-10b whether or not a report is produced; BuyCrash and online payments may add convenience fees. and are usually ready Most simple crashes are on BuyCrash within thirty business days of the accident; Accident Information Summaries are available online for thirty days from the date of the accident; all other reports go through the Reports and Records Unit..
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Know your deadline
Connecticut gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584). If a city, county or state vehicle was involved: For injuries caused by a defective road or bridge, written notice must be given within 90 days of the injury (to the municipal clerk, or to the Commissioner of Transportation for state roads). Other municipal negligence claims have separate notice rules not checked here.
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Who pays
Connecticut is an at-fault state: the driver who caused the crash, through their liability insurance, pays for the injuries and damage.
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If you were partly at fault
If you were partly at fault, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but you recover nothing if your negligence is greater than the combined negligence of the people you are suing (more than 50%).
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The other driver’s minimum coverage
The legal minimum liability coverage in Connecticut is $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 per crash and $25,000 for property (25/50/25).
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