Pownal Center, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pownal Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pownal Center and Bennington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bennington County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Vermont, Bennington County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Bennington County at a glance: March worst month: 19.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 116 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bennington County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pownal Center since 2015; patterns below come from Bennington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.4% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.2% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pownal Center since 2015: SR-2 (1), SR-22 (1), SR-7 (1) and Sr- 279 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Pownal Center fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bennington County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Pownal Center at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05261) | $62,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05261) | $253,970 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pownal Center
How many truck accidents are there in Pownal Center?
Bennington County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pownal Center?
Truck crashes in Bennington County peak in March, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pownal Center?
Since 2015, Bennington County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Pownal Center compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bennington County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pownal Center?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.