Victory, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Victory: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Victory and Essex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Essex County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Vermont, Essex County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Essex County at a glance: September 19.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Essex County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Victory since 2015; patterns below come from Essex County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 19.0% of truck crashes.
45.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Victory since 2015 were spread across roads: Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Essex County.
Route planning tips for Victory fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 45.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd | 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 |
Victory at a glance
| Population | 71 |
| Land area | 43.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05858) | $66,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05858) | $162,957 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Victory
How many truck crashes happen in Victory?
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Essex County (6 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Victory?
September has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Victory?
Since 2015, Essex County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Victory compare with Vermont?
Essex County records 30.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Victory?
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.