Connecticut Road Fatality Data
CT fatality rate: 8.5 per 100K population. Trend: ↓ Decreasing (-15.8%)
Fatality Rate
8.5
per 100K population
Total Fatalities
2,673
2015-2023
2023 Fatalities
308
VMT Rate
1.0
per 100M VMT
Cause Breakdown
Alcohol-Impaired
32.0%
856 fatalities
Speeding
33.1%
885 fatalities
Pedestrian
18.7%
500 fatalities
Unrestrained
35.1%
939 fatalities
Distracted
4.4%
118 fatalities
Weather-Related
16.2%
432 fatalities
Nighttime
51.7%
1,382 fatalities
Cyclist
1.2%
33 fatalities
Rural vs. Urban
Rural Fatalities
384
14.4%
Urban Fatalities
2,265
84.7%
Yearly Fatality Trend
| Year | Fatalities | Rate | Alcohol | Speeding | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 270 | 7.5 | 100 | 76 | 46 |
| 2016 | 304 | 8.4 | 91 | 82 | 59 |
| 2017 | 281 | 7.8 | 109 | 89 | 49 |
| 2018 | 293 | 8.1 | 103 | 100 | 59 |
| 2019 | 249 | 6.9 | 89 | 64 | 54 |
| 2020 | 299 | 8.3 | 110 | 106 | 59 |
| 2021 | 303 | 8.4 | 71 | 123 | 55 |
| 2022 | 366 | 10.1 | 83 | 142 | 72 |
| 2023 | 308 | 8.5 | 100 | 103 | 47 |
Counties in Connecticut (8)
| County | Total Fatalities | Latest Year | Avg Annual | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN (9) | 662 | 71 | 73.6 | ↑ increasing |
| HARTFORD (3) | 571 | 71 | 63.4 | ↑ increasing |
| FAIRFIELD (1) | 424 | 63 | 47.1 | ↑ increasing |
| NEW LONDON (11) | 218 | 29 | 24.2 | ↑ increasing |
| LITCHFIELD (5) | 168 | 26 | 18.7 | ↑ increasing |
| WINDHAM (15) | 133 | 14 | 14.8 | ↑ increasing |
| MIDDLESEX (7) | 114 | 18 | 12.7 | ↑ increasing |
| TOLLAND (13) | 113 | 16 | 12.6 | ↑ increasing |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data covers 2015-2023. Fatality rates are per 100,000 population. This information is for research and informational purposes only.