ZIP 05058 (Post Mills, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05058: 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 runs above Vermont on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Orange County at a glance: March 17.0% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.2% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 05058 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05058 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 30.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 05058 at a glance
| Population | 128 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,758 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05058
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05058?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (34 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05058?
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 05058?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05058 compare with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 26.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05058?
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.