Warren, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warren 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
Washington County at a glance: December 13.1% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 198 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Warren since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warren since 2015.
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 Warren 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Warren at a glance
| Population | 1,974 |
| Land area | 40.1 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05674) | $86,905 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05674) | $550,986 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warren
How many truck crashes happen in Warren?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (81 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Warren?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warren?
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 Warren compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 28.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warren?
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.