Panton, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Panton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Panton 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 sits below Vermont on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Panton since 2015, this page uses Addison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Panton since 2015 were spread across roads: US-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Panton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Panton at a glance
| Population | 666 |
| Land area | 15.5 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05491) | $87,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05491) | $335,375 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Panton
How common are truck crashes in Panton?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Addison County (60 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Panton?
Truck crashes in Addison County peak in January, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Panton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Addison County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Panton compared with Vermont?
Addison County records 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Panton?
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.