Connecticut Data Maps Halloween Night Crash Hotspots
New research identifies common crash times and locations across the state during Halloween festivities.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Severe Weather
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The Connecticut Transportation Institute released an analysis of 881 crashes occurring on Halloween nights between 2020 and 2025. The findings highlight high-risk periods and specific geographic clusters across the state.
Why it matters
Higher volumes of vehicles and pedestrians during Halloween festivities create increased opportunities for collisions. Identifying these patterns helps reveal where risks are concentrated for those traveling on the holiday.
Researchers recorded 242 injury-involved crashes and three fatal incidents during the studied timeframe. Most collisions were clustered between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Halloween nights.
The players
Connecticut Transportation Institute
This research entity compiled the statewide crash analysis and mapped incident locations.
NBC Connecticut
This news organization published the interactive map detailing the reported crash locations.
The details
Data shows 40 crashes in Hartford, while New Haven saw clusters near the New Haven Green and Southern Connecticut State University. Additional incidents were concentrated along Interstate 95 between Bridgeport and Stratford.
Timeline
2020-2025: Period covered by the specific crash mapping project.
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Peak timeframe for documented Halloween night crashes.
Seasonal Patterns
This study analyzes traffic patterns specifically during the 2020-2025 Halloween period. The data provides a historical baseline for how peak festive hours influence road safety compared to typical evening traffic.
Drivers are advised to exercise extra caution in high-traffic corridors like the I-95 stretch between Bridgeport and Stratford. Staying alert during the 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. window can help reduce the likelihood of being involved in a collision.
The takeaway
Increased road density during holidays necessitates heightened vigilance from both drivers and pedestrians. Residents should plan for potential delays and avoid peak travel times in known crash hotspots to improve safety.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety trends in Connecticut Severe Weather.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Connecticut.
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