Sheldon, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheldon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheldon 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 worst month: 16.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Sheldon had 25 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
The worst month is February with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across 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 (3). Next come SR-36 (1), SR-78 (1) and Sr- 105 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Sheldon fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-105 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| Sr- 105 | 1 |
| Th-36 Highgate Rd | 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 |
Sheldon at a glance
| Population | 2,184 |
| Land area | 38.6 sq mi |
| Density | 57 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 |
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 Sheldon
How many truck accidents are there in Sheldon?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (59 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sheldon?
NHTSA data shows SR-105 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sheldon since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sheldon?
February has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sheldon?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sheldon compare 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 Sheldon?
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.