Barnet, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barnet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barnet and Caledonia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caledonia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caledonia County compares with Vermont
Caledonia County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caledonia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caledonia County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.3% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Vermont, Caledonia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Caledonia County: March worst month: 16.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Caledonia County has recorded 95 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
Barnet had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Caledonia County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 58.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.9% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barnet since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for Barnet fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Caledonia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caledonia County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 7 |
| I-91 N, Exit 24 | 2 |
| Interstate 91 N, Whittier Dr | 2 |
| 1-105 Vt Route 15 E, Mill St | 1 |
| 1786-2226 Vt Route 15 | 1 |
| 2-2 Boltonville Rd | 1 |
| 2-598 Newark St | 1 |
| 2674-3622 Vt-18, Old County Rd North | 1 |
Barnet at a glance
| Population | 1,654 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,646 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05050) | $107,880 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caledonia 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -23% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barnet
How common are truck crashes in Barnet?
95 truck crashes have been reported in Caledonia County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 26 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barnet?
March has the most truck crashes in Caledonia County, 16.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Barnet?
Since 2015, Caledonia County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Barnet compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caledonia County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Barnet?
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.