Ferrisburgh, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ferrisburgh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ferrisburgh and Addison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Addison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Addison County compares with Vermont
Addison County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Addison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Addison County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Addison County has lower values than Vermont for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Addison County: January 16.2% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Addison County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Ferrisburgh had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Addison County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.6% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ferrisburgh since 2015: US-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for Ferrisburgh fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Addison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Addison County) |
|---|---|
| Vt-22A, Brown Ln | 3 |
| Ethan Allen Hwy | 2 |
| Monkton Road, Loading Dock | 2 |
| SR-22A | 2 |
| Stoney Meadow Ln, Stony Hill Rd | 2 |
| Us Route 7, Vt Route 17 | 2 |
| Vt Route 22A | 2 |
| Vt Route 22A, Cross Rd | 2 |
Ferrisburgh at a glance
| Population | 2,690 |
| Land area | 47.5 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05456) | $106,691 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05456) | $394,424 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Addison County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -9% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ferrisburgh
How many truck accidents are there in Ferrisburgh?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Addison County (60 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ferrisburgh?
January has the most truck crashes in Addison County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ferrisburgh?
Since 2015, Addison County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ferrisburgh compare with Vermont?
Addison County records 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ferrisburgh?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.