Bennington County, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bennington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bennington County compares with Vermont
Bennington County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bennington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bennington County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.2 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.9% | 26.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bennington County sits below Vermont on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Vermont on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Bennington County: March 19.0% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bennington County. They injured 58 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 50.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
25.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Bennington County happened on SR-9 (1) and Sr- 279 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Bennington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bennington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bennington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Sr- 279 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bennington County) |
|---|---|
| 1489-1573 Vt Route 9 | 2 |
| Route 9, Route 8 | 2 |
| Us Route 7, At Mile Marker 28.8 | 2 |
| Vt Route 9, Somerset Rd | 2 |
| Vt Rt 9, Lind Ln | 2 |
| Vt Rt 9, Vt Rt 8 | 2 |
| 1187-1285 Vt Route 9 | 1 |
| 1200-1476 Vt-9, Vt Rt 8 | 1 |
Bennington County at a glance
| Population | 37,039 |
| Land area | 674.2 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,430 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bennington 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +39% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | -17% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bennington County
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Questions fleets ask about Bennington County
How many truck accidents are there in Bennington County?
Bennington County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bennington County?
The worst month is March: 19.0% of truck crashes in Bennington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bennington County?
Since 2015, Bennington County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bennington County compare with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Bennington County has 27.2 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bennington County?
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.