ROCKINGHAM, Windham County, Vt., Oct. 28, 2026 — Four vehicles collided Tuesday afternoon, October 27, near the Interstate 91/Route 5/Route 103 interchange on Missing Link Road in Rockingham. Two people were reportedly trapped in their vehicles, according to a regional dispatch alert.
The crash was reported early Tuesday afternoon, with dispatch logs showing a call placed just after 1 p.m. Emergency responders were sent to free the pinned occupants and evaluate everyone involved for injuries, dispatch records show.
The extent of any injuries had not been released as of Tuesday afternoon. Crews were still working to assess patients on scene, according to the dispatch report, and it was not immediately clear how many people in total were hurt.
No information on what led to the four-vehicle crash has been made public. The interchange where Interstate 91 meets Routes 5 and 103 is a busy merge point in the area, though investigators have not said whether road conditions or driver behavior played a role. This remains under investigation.
We hope everyone involved comes through this safely.
Intersection Safety in Vermont
The crash was reported at Interstate 91 and Route 5 in Rockingham. Readers following crash news in Windham County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to Vermont intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can drivers do to avoid being in a multi-vehicle crash? Keeping extra distance from the car ahead, slowing down near highway interchanges and merge points, and staying alert for sudden braking can help drivers react in time when traffic backs up unexpectedly.
What injuries commonly result from multi-vehicle crashes? Chain-reaction collisions often cause whiplash, head and neck injuries, broken bones, and in crashes involving entrapment, more serious injuries from the force of impact or being pinned inside the vehicle.
What usually causes crashes like this one? Common factors include following too closely, speeding for conditions, distracted driving, and sudden slowdowns near ramps or interchanges where multiple roads converge.
Does speed make these crashes worse? Yes. Higher speeds give drivers less time to stop or steer away from trouble, and they increase the force involved when vehicles collide, which tends to raise the risk of serious injury.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Rockingham, VT
If you're involved in a crash with multiple vehicles, try to stay in place unless it's unsafe, and turn on hazard lights if your car can still move. Check on yourself and any passengers before checking others nearby, and call 911 even if injuries seem minor at first. Some injuries, especially from being jolted or pinned, don't show symptoms right away, so a medical evaluation afterward is worth getting even if you feel fine at the scene. Once everyone is safe, exchange information with other drivers if possible and note what you remember about how the crash unfolded. A formal police report will help sort out what happened in the days that follow.
