ZIP 05045 (Fairlee, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Orange County compares with Vermont
Orange County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 27.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.4% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.2% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Vermont, Orange County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Orange County at a glance: March worst month: 17.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 51.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.2% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 05045.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05045 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Orange 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 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 6 |
| I-91 | 5 |
| I-89 North Mm 41, Mm 41 | 3 |
| 1-561 Clay Wight Rd, Vt Rte 14 | 1 |
| 1181-1543 Route 302 | 1 |
| 13-17 Railroad St | 1 |
| 1463-1563 Lower Pln, Lake Morey Road | 1 |
| 169-299 Harts Rd, Harts Crossing Rd | 1 |
ZIP 05045 at a glance
| Population | 1,779 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,203 |
| Median home value | $294,887 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | -27% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05045
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 05045?
Orange County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05045?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in March, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05045?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05045 compare with Vermont?
Orange County records 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05045?
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.