Clarendon, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarendon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarendon 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 |
Rutland County sits below Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Rutland County: 7.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Vermont.
Overview
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rutland County. They injured 78 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Clarendon had 8 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
November has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for 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
Within this area, US-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-103 (2) and Us- 7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Clarendon fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Rutland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-7 | 3 |
| SR-103 | 2 |
| 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 |
Clarendon at a glance
| Population | 2,409 |
| Land area | 31.3 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05759) | $58,150 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05759) | $213,564 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarendon
How common are truck crashes in Clarendon?
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rutland County (78 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clarendon?
NHTSA data shows US-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clarendon since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clarendon?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rutland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clarendon?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rutland County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Clarendon compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Rutland County records 25.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clarendon?
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.