Pittsford, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pittsford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pittsford 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. 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Pittsford since 2015, this page uses Rutland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pittsford since 2015: US-7 (2), Us- 7 (2) and Th-11 Hollow Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 Pittsford fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 2 |
| Us- 7 | 2 |
| Th-11 Hollow Rd | 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 |
Pittsford at a glance
| Population | 2,891 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,460 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05763) | $71,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05763) | $209,950 |
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 Pittsford
How common are truck crashes in Pittsford?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Rutland County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 78 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pittsford?
The worst month is November: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rutland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pittsford?
Since 2015, Rutland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Pittsford compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
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 Pittsford?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.