Mendon, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mendon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mendon 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.
The headline for Rutland County: 7.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Vermont.
Overview
Rutland County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Mendon since 2015, this page uses Rutland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
12.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-4 (2), SR-103 (1) and Us- 7 (1).
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 Mendon fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rutland County.
- Check whether your routes use US-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| US-4 | 2 |
| SR-103 | 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 |
Mendon at a glance
| Population | 1,178 |
| Land area | 38.0 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05701) | $61,610 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05701) | $215,487 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mendon
How common are truck crashes in Mendon?
Rutland County has had 182 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 78 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mendon?
NHTSA data shows US-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mendon since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mendon?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rutland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mendon?
Since 2015, Rutland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mendon compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Rutland County has 25.5 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mendon?
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.