East Montpelier, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Montpelier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Montpelier 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in East Montpelier 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of East Montpelier happened on I-89 (1) and US-302 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for East Montpelier fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 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 Montpelier at a glance
| Population | 2,604 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10,941 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05651) | $103,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05651) | $394,127 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Montpelier
How many truck accidents are there in East Montpelier?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (81 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in East Montpelier?
December has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Montpelier?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in East Montpelier compared with Vermont?
Washington County records 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Montpelier?
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.