Groton, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Groton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Groton 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Caledonia County has lower values than Vermont for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
Groton had 2 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.3% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Groton since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Groton fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caledonia County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Caledonia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Groton at a glance
| Population | 986 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 418 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05046) | $84,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05046) | $234,385 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Groton
How many truck crashes happen in Groton?
Caledonia County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Groton?
The worst month is March: 16.8% of truck crashes in Caledonia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Groton?
Since 2015, Caledonia County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Groton compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caledonia County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Groton?
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.