Franklin, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 |
Franklin County sits below Vermont 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).
The headline for Franklin County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 16.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Franklin since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
23.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-105 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Mc 0302 Richford Rd (1), SR-78 (1) and Sr- 105 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Franklin fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-105 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 2 |
| Mc 0302 Richford Rd | 1 |
| SR-78 | 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 |
Franklin at a glance
| Population | 1,405 |
| Land area | 38.6 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05457) | $96,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05457) | $279,660 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (59 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Franklin?
NHTSA data shows SR-105 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin?
The worst month is February: 16.2% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin compared with Vermont?
Franklin County records 23.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin?
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.