ZIP 05151 (Perkinsville, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05151: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Windsor 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 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 05151: SR-12A 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 05151.
Overview
Police reported 333 crashes involving commercial trucks in Windsor County since 2015: 121 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.9% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-12A had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-10 (1), SR-11 (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05151 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Windsor County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-12A at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.9% 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 Windsor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12A | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 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 |
ZIP 05151 at a glance
| Population | 1,590 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,836 |
| Median home value | $264,472 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05151
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05151?
Windsor County has had 333 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 05151?
NHTSA data shows SR-12A with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05151 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05151?
January has the most truck crashes in Windsor County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05151?
Since 2015, Windsor County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 05151 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Windsor County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05151?
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.