Swanton, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swanton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Swanton 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 has lower values than Vermont for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Franklin County at a glance: February worst month: 16.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 59 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Swanton 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Swanton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-105 (2), SR-78 (2), SR-36 (1) and Th-36 Highgate Rd (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 Swanton fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| 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 |
Swanton at a glance
| Population | 2,382 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05488) | $77,154 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05488) | $291,232 |
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 Swanton
How many truck accidents are there in Swanton?
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 Swanton?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in February, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Swanton?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Swanton compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
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 Swanton?
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.