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Car accidents can happen anywhere, at any time, and even the most cautious drivers can be affected when someone carelessly or recklessly causes one. Knowing Connecticut car accident statistics can help you avoid areas with high accident rates.
If you are involved in a car accident, whether the accident happens on the highway, on a busy city street, or in your own neighborhood, a Connecticut car accident attorney at Balzano & Tropiano can help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Connecticut Car Accident Statistics
Car accidents can happen suddenly, even if you are driving cautiously and following the local and state traffic laws. When you are involved in an accident caused by someone else, you need an experienced Connecticut car accident attorney to guide you through the claim process.
According to the Connecticut Crash Data Repository, during 2025, there were a total of 103,436 crashes. Of these crashes:
- 11% had no apparent injuries
- 32% were possible injury crashes
- 22% were suspected minor injury crashes
- 12% resulted in suspected serious injuries
- 22% resulted in fatal injuries
Fatalities occurred in only 230 crashes, with the majority of those crashes, 220, resulting in only one fatality. In seven of the crashes, there were two fatalities, one crash resulted in three fatalities, and two crashes caused four fatalities.
Passenger vehicles, SUVs, and pickup trucks accounted for nearly all crashes, but many different types of motor vehicles accident can be involved. Other types of vehicles involved in crashes during 2025 include:
- Medium and heavy trucks
- Passenger vans
- Cargo vans
- Motorcycles
- School or transit buses
To help avoid the possibility of a car accident, it is important to stay aware and remain cautious during extreme weather conditions or while driving at night. The most common weather conditions when crashes occurred include:
- 85,972 during clear conditions
- 8,582 during rainy weather
- 3,947 when it was cloudy
- 2,944 while it was snowing
- 616 in freezing rain or drizzle
- 423 when the snow was blowing
- 250 during fog, smoke, or smog conditions
- 101 during sleet or hail conditions
- 45 when there were severe crosswinds
The majority of crashes (70.23%) happened during daylight hours. An additional 20.44% happened on lighted streets during dark hours, and another 6.02% happened on unlit streets during dark hours.
The location where a car accident began is considered the location of the first harmful event. During 2025, these locations included:
- 32% on the roadway
- 17% on the roadside
- 74% on the shoulder
- 11% in the median
- 98% in the parking lane
The manner of the crash can also vary, with rear-end crashes occurring most often (32.61%). An additional 24.11% of crashes occurred at an angle, 15.50% began as a sideswipe going in the same direction, and 2.17% began as a sideswipe going in opposite directions.
Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
After a car accident, you may be facing high medical costs, lost wages as you recover, and the high cost to repair or replace your damaged property. When the accident is someone else’s fault, you should not have to pay these expenses.
When you hire a car accident lawyer from Balzano & Tropiano, you can benefit from our combined 50 years of experience representing Connecticut residents as they file a personal injury claim.
FAQs
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in Connecticut?
The cost to hire a car accident lawyer in Connecticut is contingent on whether you successfully secure compensation in your claim. When you receive a settlement, your attorney is typically paid a percentage of your total compensation.
Under Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-251c, lawyer fees are set based on the total amount of compensation. The percentages start at 33.33% for the first $300,000 and decrease as the settlement amount increases.
Am I Required to Pay Taxes on a Personal Injury Settlement in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, some portions of your personal injury settlement are not taxable. These include compensation for physical pain and suffering, medical malpractice expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress related to any physical injuries. Under both federal and state tax laws, these portions of your personal injury settlement are excluded from your gross income. Punitive damages and interest are taxable.
Is Connecticut a Fault-Based State for Car Accidents?
Yes, Connecticut is a fault-based state for car accidents. After an accident occurs, the at-fault party is responsible for paying the damages of the other party, or parties, involved. Connecticut also practices comparative negligence for personal injury cases. This means that if the victim of the accident is found to be partially at fault, they can still recover damages, but those damages are reduced by their percentage of fault.
Is It Difficult to Secure a Car Accident Claim in Connecticut?
Yes, it can be difficult to secure a car accident claim in Connecticut because of the state’s at-fault accident system and use of comparative negligence. After an accident, you are tasked with proving that the other driver caused the accident.
With comparative negligence, your claim can be reduced by your percentage of fault or denied outright. It is important to take steps to help your claim, such as gathering evidence and speaking to an attorney.
What Should I Not Say to a Car Accident Lawyer?
You should always be honest with your car accident lawyer, but there are some things you should avoid saying. You should never tell your lawyer a lie about your case. If your lawyer is caught off guard due to a lie or omission, it could damage your claim. You should also avoid saying anything that could be interpreted as taking responsibility for the accident. Avoid exaggerating your symptoms, but don’t minimize your symptoms either.
Contact Balzano & Tropiano
Even minor car accidents can leave you feeling overwhelmed. When you need time to recover from injuries or coordinate the repairs or replacement of your vehicle, you shouldn’t also have to deal with negotiating a fair settlement with the insurance company.
Our experienced team can negotiate on your behalf to get you the fair compensation you deserve. If an agreement cannot be reached, we can represent you in court. Contact Balzano & Tropiano today to schedule your initial consultation. We have offices in New Haven and Madison.
