East Barre, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Barre: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East 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 |
Washington County sits below Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: December 13.1% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 81 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in East Barre since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across 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 East Barre happened on SR-64 (1) and US-302 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for East Barre fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
East Barre at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05678) | $148,205 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 East Barre
How many truck accidents are there in East Barre?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 81 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Barre?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Barre?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does East Barre compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 28.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Barre?
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.