Killington, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Killington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Killington 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Rutland County at a glance: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Vermont: 3.6).
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.
Killington had 17 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.4% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Killington is US-4, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-7 (2) and SR-107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Killington fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-4 | 3 |
| US-7 | 2 |
| SR-107 | 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 |
Killington at a glance
| Population | 1,397 |
| Land area | 47.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05751) | $81,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05751) | $474,902 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Killington
How common are truck crashes in Killington?
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rutland County (78 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Killington?
Since 2015, US-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Killington: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Killington?
November has the most truck crashes in Rutland County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Killington?
Since 2015, Rutland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Killington compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rutland County has 25.5 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Killington?
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.