ZIP 05146 (Grafton, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05146: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Windham 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
7 of 280 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Windham County compares with Vermont
Windham County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Windham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Windham County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.5 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.3% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 27.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.9% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Windham County sits below Vermont on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 05146 at a glance: SR-11 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05146 since 2015.
Overview
Windham County has recorded 280 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
26.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 05146 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-10 (1), SR-12 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05146 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021, 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Windham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Windham County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 12 |
| Roundabout, Putney Rd | 9 |
| I-91, Exit 2 | 4 |
| I 91 Northbound, Mm 19.75 | 2 |
| I- 91, Exit 2 South | 2 |
| I- 91N, Rest Area | 2 |
| I-91 Nb Mm 5.2, Exit 1 | 2 |
| I-91 South, Mm 6/4 | 2 |
ZIP 05146 at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,500 |
| Median home value | $319,891 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Windham 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 | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +18% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 29 | +52% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | -32% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05146
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05146?
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Windham County (120 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 05146?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05146 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05146?
January has the most truck crashes in Windham County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05146?
Since 2015, Windham County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05146 compared with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 62.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Windham County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05146?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021, 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.