Chester, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chester: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chester and Windsor County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Windsor County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Windsor County compares with Vermont
Windsor County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Windsor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Windsor County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 27.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.7% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Windsor County has lower values than Vermont for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Windsor County at a glance: January 13.2% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Windsor County has recorded 333 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Chester since 2015, this page uses Windsor County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 28.9% 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 Chester happened on SR-11 (2), SR-12 (2), SR-10 (1) and SR-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Chester fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Windsor County.
- 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Windsor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Windsor County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 17 |
| I-89 | 9 |
| Clay Hill Rd, Green Acres Ln | 3 |
| Interstate 91 North, Exit 9 | 3 |
| I 91 N, Mm 77 | 2 |
| I-89 N, Mm25/55 | 2 |
| I-89, State Rte 14 | 2 |
| Interstate 89, Exit 3 | 2 |
Chester at a glance
| Population | 2,993 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,822 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05143) | $70,610 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05143) | $258,413 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Windsor 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 | 18 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +29% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +38% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -19% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chester
How many truck accidents are there in Chester?
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Windsor County (121 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chester?
January has the most truck crashes in Windsor County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chester?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Windsor County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chester compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Windsor County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chester?
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.