ZIP 05158 (Westminster, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05158: 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 has lower values than Vermont for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 05158 at a glance: SR-12 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05158: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Windham County. They injured 120 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.7% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across 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
Within this area, SR-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-123 (1), SR-35 (1) and Ts- 5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05158 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.3% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021, 2023 and 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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-12 | 4 |
| SR-123 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Ts- 5 | 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 05158 at a glance
| Population | 1,151 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05158
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05158?
280 truck crashes have been reported in Windham County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 120 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 05158?
Since 2015, SR-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05158: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05158?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Windham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05158?
Since 2015, Windham County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05158 compare with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Windham County has 62.5 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05158?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.