Richford, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richford 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).
What stands out in Franklin County: February worst month: 16.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Richford since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richford since 2015 were spread across roads: Mc 0302 Richford Rd (1), SR-105 (1), Sr- 105 (1) and Ts- 5 (1).
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 Richford 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.
- 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 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 |
Richford at a glance
| Population | 2,318 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,189 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05476) | $57,361 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05476) | $197,527 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richford
How many truck accidents are there in Richford?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (59 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richford?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in February, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richford?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Richford compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 23.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richford?
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.