Proctor, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Proctor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Proctor 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.
Rutland County at a glance: 7.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Vermont.
Overview
Police reported 182 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rutland County since 2015: 78 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Proctor 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%.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.4% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Proctor happened on US-7 (3) and Us- 7 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Proctor fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rutland County.
- 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 |
| 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 |
Proctor at a glance
| Population | 1,712 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 465 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05765) | $73,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05765) | $206,545 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Proctor
How many truck accidents are there in Proctor?
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 Proctor?
Truck crashes in Rutland County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Proctor?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rutland County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Proctor compared with Vermont?
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 Proctor?
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.