Berkshire, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berkshire: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berkshire and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Vermont
Franklin County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.8% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Vermont, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Franklin County at a glance: February 16.2% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 59 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Berkshire since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.8% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Berkshire happened on Mc 0302 Richford Rd (1), SR-105 (1), Sr- 105 (1) and Ts- 5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for Berkshire fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.8% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Mc 0302 Richford Rd | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| Sr- 105 | 1 |
| Ts- 5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 5 |
| 48-1594 Vt-78, Vermont Route 105 | 2 |
| Fairfax Rd, Saint Albans State Hwy | 2 |
| Rt 105, Lebel Dr | 2 |
| Tabor Road, Tabor Rd | 2 |
| Vermont Route 78, Clark Road | 2 |
| 1-39 Swanton Rd | 1 |
| 1013-1063 Vt Route 78 | 1 |
Berkshire at a glance
| Population | 1,598 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -30% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berkshire
How many truck crashes happen in Berkshire?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (59 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Berkshire?
The worst month is February: 16.2% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Berkshire?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Berkshire compared with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 23.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Berkshire?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.