Highgate, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Highgate: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Highgate 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franklin County: February 16.2% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Highgate had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Franklin County numbers.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Highgate since 2015: SR-105 (2), SR-78 (2) and Th-36 Highgate Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Highgate fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Th-36 Highgate Rd | 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 |
Highgate at a glance
| Population | 3,562 |
| Land area | 51.0 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05459) | $88,646 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05459) | $295,149 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Highgate
How many truck crashes happen in Highgate?
Franklin County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Highgate?
The worst month is February: 16.2% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Highgate?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Highgate compare with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 23.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Highgate?
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.