Stratton Mountain, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stratton Mountain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stratton Mountain 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 |
Bennington County has lower values than Vermont for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Bennington County: March worst month: 19.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bennington County. They injured 58 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Stratton Mountain 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 within 10 miles of Stratton Mountain happened on SR-30 (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 Stratton Mountain fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-30 | 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 |
Stratton Mountain at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05340) | $96,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05340) | $499,026 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stratton Mountain
How many truck accidents are there in Stratton Mountain?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bennington County (58 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stratton Mountain?
Truck crashes in Bennington County peak in March, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stratton Mountain?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bennington County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Stratton Mountain compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bennington County has 27.2 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stratton Mountain?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.