North Troy, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Troy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Troy 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 has lower values than Vermont for 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 63 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North Troy since 2015, this page uses Orleans County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 57.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.9% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Troy since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for North Troy fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 35.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 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 |
North Troy at a glance
| Population | 608 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 324 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05859) | $84,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05859) | $227,851 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Troy
How many truck crashes happen in North Troy?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orleans County (23 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Troy?
Truck crashes in Orleans County peak in December, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Troy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Orleans County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does North Troy compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orleans County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Troy?
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.