Brandon, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brandon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brandon and Rutland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rutland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rutland County compares with Vermont
Rutland County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rutland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rutland County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.5 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 20.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Vermont, Rutland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Rutland County: 7.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in Vermont.
Overview
Rutland County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Brandon had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rutland County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
Road surface: 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Brandon happened on Th-11 Hollow Rd (1), US-7 (1) and Us- 7 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for Brandon fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rutland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Th-11 Hollow Rd | 1 |
| US-7 | 1 |
| Us- 7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rutland County) |
|---|---|
| 3557-3799 Vt Route 103, Spring Lake Road | 2 |
| 88-106 S Main St | 2 |
| Roundabout Rd, Overlook Dr | 2 |
| Vt Rt 22A, Main Road | 2 |
| 1-1 E Clarendon Rd | 1 |
| 1-1 E Clarendon Rd, E Clarendon Road | 1 |
| 1-17 Woodstock Ave, Woodstock Ave. / North Main St | 1 |
| 1-23 Windcrest Rd | 1 |
Brandon at a glance
| Population | 4,116 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,454 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05733) | $68,831 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05733) | $250,992 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rutland 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 | 13 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 15 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | +12% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brandon
How many truck crashes happen in Brandon?
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rutland County (78 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Brandon?
Truck crashes in Rutland County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brandon?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rutland County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Brandon compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rutland County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brandon?
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.