Moretown, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moretown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moretown 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 worst month: 13.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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.
Moretown had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moretown since 2015 were spread across roads: I-89 (1) and Sr- 100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for Moretown fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| Sr- 100 | 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 |
Moretown at a glance
| Population | 1,752 |
| Land area | 39.7 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05660) | $96,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05660) | $422,637 |
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 Moretown
How many truck accidents are there in Moretown?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (81 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Moretown?
December has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Moretown?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Moretown compared 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 Moretown?
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.