Troy, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in 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 |
Compared with Vermont, Orleans County is lower 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 14.9% of the year's total.
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 0 truck crashes reported in Troy since 2015, this page uses Orleans County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.8% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 35.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-100 (2).
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 Troy fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 34.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- With 35.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 | 2 |
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 |
Troy at a glance
| Population | 1,718 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,859 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05868) | $51,136 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy
How many truck crashes happen in Troy?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Orleans County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Troy?
December has the most truck crashes in Orleans County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troy?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orleans County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Troy compared with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orleans County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in 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.