Fatal crashes in New London County, Connecticut
In 2024, 35 people died in 33 fatal crashes in New London County, Connecticut, 25.0% more than in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 261 fatal crashes and 281 deaths, the 4th most of 8 counties in Connecticut.
Deaths per 100,000 residents: no data. The Census Bureau has no 2024 population estimate for New London County; its current estimates give Connecticut by planning region, not by county. All fatal crashes in Connecticut.
Deaths in New London County by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | 35 |
| 2023 | 27 | 28 |
| 2022 | 25 | 27 |
| 2021 | 25 | 27 |
| 2020 | 21 | 22 |
| 2019 | 29 | 34 |
| 2018 | 23 | 24 |
| 2017 | 26 | 28 |
| 2016 | 25 | 27 |
| 2015 | 27 | 29 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest roads in New London County
I-95 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in New London County from 2015 to 2024: 35, with 44 deaths. The 15 roads listed held 62% of all fatal crashes in New London County from 2015 to 2024; 2 are interstates, 1 US route, 12 state highways. 79% of the county's fatal crashes were on an interstate, US or state route; the other 21% were on county roads and city streets. Routes are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-95 | 35 | 44 | 12 | |
| 2 | I-395 | 19 | 21 | 6 | no page |
| 3 | State Highway 2 | 15 | 15 | 2 | no page |
| 4 | US 1 | 15 | 15 | 7 | |
| 5 | State Highway 32 | 13 | 15 | 4 | no page |
| 6 | State Highway 12 | 13 | 13 | 7 | no page |
| 7 | State Highway 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | no page |
| 8 | State Highway 201 | 7 | 7 | 1 | no page |
| 9 | State Highway 354 | 6 | 7 | 1 | no page |
| 10 | State Highway 138 | 6 | 6 | 1 | no page |
| 11 | State Highway 2A | 6 | 6 | 1 | no page |
| 12 | State Highway 85 | 6 | 6 | 3 | no page |
| 13 | State Highway 169 | 5 | 6 | 2 | no page |
| 14 | State Highway 164 | 5 | 5 | 3 | no page |
| 15 | State Highway 184 | 5 | 5 | 1 | no page |
Norwich had 10% of the county's fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, 27 of 261.
Cities NHTSA filed, with their fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024: Norwich 27, Groton 21, Colchester 19, Ledyard 16, Preston 14, Fort Griswold (Historical) 14, Stonington 13, North Stonington 12. The city is not filed for crashes outside a city.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen in New London County
The heaviest slot is Saturday, 8 pm to midnight, with 14 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 10 pm to 11 pm; the worst month is July.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 0.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 4.2 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 4.6 percent, 12 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 4.2 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 2.3 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.9 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 4.6 percent, 12 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 1.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 5.4 percent, 14 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.3%
- Feb5.7%
- Mar6.1%
- Apr8.0%
- May9.2%
- Jun9.2%
- Jul10.7%
- Aug10.7%
- Sep8.4%
- Oct10.7%
- Nov4.6%
- Dec9.2%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes in New London County first hit
The first harmful event was a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 42%; a collision with another vehicle in 38%, a pedestrian in 7.7%, a rollover in 3.8%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 109 | 42% |
| Collision with another vehicle | 100 | 38% |
| Pedestrian | 20 | 7.7% |
| Other | 16 | 6.1% |
| Rollover | 10 | 3.8% |
| Parked vehicle | 4 | 1.5% |
| Cyclist | 2 | 0.8% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes in New London County compare with Connecticut
The largest difference from Connecticut: from 2015 to 2024, 36% of fatal crashes in New London County were on rural roads, against 14% across Connecticut. Also above the Connecticut share: unlit roads at night and drinking drivers. Below it: intersections, hit-and-runs and pedestrians. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Connecticut. A share is only given over 20 crashes; above or below means more than chance would give on 261 crashes.
| New London | Connecticut | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 36% | 14% | above the Connecticut share |
| At or near an intersection | 16% | 23% | below the Connecticut share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 27% | 17% | above the Connecticut share |
| A drinking driver | 41% | 34% | above the Connecticut share |
| Speeding | 35% | 33% | about the same as the Connecticut share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 3.8% | 3.4% | about the same as the Connecticut share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 48% | 50% | about the same as the Connecticut share |
| Hit-and-run | 3.4% | 8.5% | below the Connecticut share |
| A motorcycle involved | 24% | 21% | about the same as the Connecticut share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 8.9% | 19% | below the Connecticut share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in New London County, Connecticut
- How many people died in car accidents in New London County in 2024?
- 35 people died in 33 fatal crashes in New London County, Connecticut, in 2024, 25.0% more than in 2023. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
- What is the deadliest road in New London County?
- I-95 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in New London County from 2015 to 2024: 35, with 44 deaths.
- When do fatal crashes in New London County happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Saturday, 8 pm to midnight, with 14 fatal crashes.
- How many fatal crashes in New London County involved a drinking driver?
- 107 of 261 fatal crashes in New London County from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 41%, against 34% across Connecticut.
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Where the New London County numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in New London County (county code 11). A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The rate per 100,000 uses the Census Bureau's population estimate for the county; it is the only figure here not counted from FARS. Totals from state highway departments and news reports can differ: they count from their own crash reports, often before every death within 30 days is known, while NHTSA's file is checked against death certificates and revised once a year. The full method.
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