Barre, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barre: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barre and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Vermont
Washington County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 26.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Vermont, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 13.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 198 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 35 truck crashes were reported in Barre since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Barre happened on SR-64 (1) and US-302 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Barre fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 1 |
| US-302 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 8 |
| Main St | 3 |
| I-89 South Mm 52, Exit 8 | 2 |
| Memorial Dr, Bailey Ave | 2 |
| Memorial Drive, National Life Drive | 2 |
| Paine Tpk N, Parking Lot | 2 |
| Paine Turnpike North | 2 |
| Sterling Hill Rd, S Barre Rd | 2 |
Barre at a glance
| Population | 8,304 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,083 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +40% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -16% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barre
How common are truck crashes in Barre?
Washington County has had 198 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barre?
December has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Barre?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Barre compare with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Barre?
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.