ZIP 05252 (East Arlington, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05252: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Bennington County: March 19.0% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Bennington County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 50.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 05252.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05252 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
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 (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 05252 at a glance
| Population | 455 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $216,946 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05252
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05252?
Bennington County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05252?
The worst month is March: 19.0% of truck crashes in Bennington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05252?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bennington County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05252 compared with Vermont?
Bennington County records 27.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05252?
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.