Brownington, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brownington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brownington and Orleans County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orleans County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans County compares with Vermont
Orleans County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orleans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.4% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Orleans County sits below Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Orleans County: December 14.9% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orleans County. They injured 23 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Brownington since 2015, this page uses Orleans County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.8% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.4%).
35.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Brownington happened on I- 91 (1), SR-58 (1) and US-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Brownington fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County.
- 34.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 35.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I- 91 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 5 |
| 15-1299 Searles Rd, Number 12 Rd | 1 |
| 1801-2399 Vt-100, Cemetery Rd | 1 |
| 1837-2023 Vt Route 58 | 1 |
| 194-570 Vt-14, Chilafoux Rd | 1 |
| 2-276 Vt-58, Vt Rte 58 | 1 |
| 2025-2459 Vt Route 58 | 1 |
| 2400-2752 Vt Route 100 | 1 |
Brownington at a glance
| Population | 1,026 |
| Land area | 28.1 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05860) | $64,850 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05860) | $197,050 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -11% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brownington
How common are truck crashes in Brownington?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orleans County (23 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brownington?
December has the most truck crashes in Orleans County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brownington?
Since 2015, Orleans County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brownington compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Orleans County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brownington?
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.