Essex County, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Essex 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
0 of 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with Vermont
Essex County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.0% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.0% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.0% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Essex County sits below Vermont on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Essex County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 19.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Essex County. They injured 6 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.0% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Essex County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-102 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Essex County.
Route planning tips for Essex County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Essex County) |
|---|---|
| SR-102 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| 1685-1705 E Brighton Rd, Lake Shore Drive | 2 |
| 1-31 Lancaster Rd, River Rd | 1 |
| 1-445 Long Hill Rd, South Street | 1 |
| 1550-2382 N Concord Rd | 1 |
| 1765-1851 E Brighton Rd | 1 |
| 2-8 River Rd, River Rd | 1 |
| 210-300 W Main St, Kimball Rd | 1 |
| 2132-2294 Vt-105, East Branch Rd | 1 |
Essex County at a glance
| Population | 6,037 |
| Land area | 662.4 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -36% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -51% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | +32% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Cities, towns & communities in Essex County
ZIP codes in Essex County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Essex County
How many truck crashes happen in Essex County?
21 truck crashes have been reported in Essex County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 6 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Essex County?
Truck crashes in Essex County peak in September, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Essex County?
Since 2015, Essex County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Essex County compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Essex County records 30.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Essex 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.