Waterbury, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waterbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waterbury 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).
Washington County at a glance: 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 24 truck crashes were reported in Waterbury 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waterbury since 2015: I-89 (1) and Sr- 100 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Waterbury fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Waterbury at a glance
| Population | 5,434 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,206 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 |
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 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 Waterbury
How many truck accidents are there in Waterbury?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 81 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waterbury?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waterbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Waterbury compare with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waterbury?
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.