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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Windsor, CT recorded 22 traffic deaths in 20 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 15.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 85/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 85% of ranked US cities (#4 of 59 in Connecticut, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Windsor, Connecticut?
Windsor has a Road Danger Score of 85/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 20 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 22 people — 15.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Windsor ranks #4 out of 59 ranked cities in Connecticut and #317 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 85% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Windsor's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 45% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Windsor rose 71% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Windsor’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 20 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Windsor | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 8 | 40.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 9 | 45.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 1 | 5.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 8 | 40.0% | 49.8% |
Windsor Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Windsor, Connecticut from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Windsor, Connecticut?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Windsor recorded 20 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 22 traffic deaths — an average of 4.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Windsor?
Windsor has a Road Danger Score of 85/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 85% of ranked US cities. The city averages 15.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Windsor?
Of Windsor's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 40% involved a drinking driver, 45% involved speeding, 5% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 40% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Windsor each year?
An average of 4.4 people per year died in car accidents in Windsor over the most recent five-year period (22 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Windsor more dangerous than in other Connecticut cities?
Windsor ranks #4 of 59 ranked Connecticut cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #317 of 2,153 nationally.