ZIP 05201 (Bennington, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bennington 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
4 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bennington County compares with Vermont
Bennington County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bennington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bennington County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.2 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.9% | 26.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Vermont, Bennington County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Bennington County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 19.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Bennington County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.4% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.2% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05201 since 2015: SR-7 (1), SR-9 (1) and Sr- 279 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05201 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bennington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Sr- 279 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bennington County) |
|---|---|
| 1489-1573 Vt Route 9 | 2 |
| Route 9, Route 8 | 2 |
| Us Route 7, At Mile Marker 28.8 | 2 |
| Vt Route 9, Somerset Rd | 2 |
| Vt Rt 9, Lind Ln | 2 |
| Vt Rt 9, Vt Rt 8 | 2 |
| 1187-1285 Vt Route 9 | 1 |
| 1200-1476 Vt-9, Vt Rt 8 | 1 |
ZIP 05201 at a glance
| Population | 14,998 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,798 |
| Median home value | $212,164 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bennington 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +39% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | -17% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 05201
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05201?
Bennington County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05201?
The worst month is March: 19.0% of truck crashes in Bennington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bennington County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05201 compare with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 27.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bennington County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05201?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.