ZIP 05443 (Bristol, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05443: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Addison 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 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Addison County compares with Vermont
Addison County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Addison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Addison County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Addison County has lower values than Vermont for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Addison County: January worst month: 16.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Addison County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
22.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05443 since 2015: US-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05443 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Addison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Addison County) |
|---|---|
| Vt-22A, Brown Ln | 3 |
| Ethan Allen Hwy | 2 |
| Monkton Road, Loading Dock | 2 |
| SR-22A | 2 |
| Stoney Meadow Ln, Stony Hill Rd | 2 |
| Us Route 7, Vt Route 17 | 2 |
| Vt Route 22A | 2 |
| Vt Route 22A, Cross Rd | 2 |
ZIP 05443 at a glance
| Population | 6,549 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,594 |
| Median home value | $350,996 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Addison 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -9% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05443
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05443?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Addison County (60 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05443?
Truck crashes in Addison County peak in January, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05443?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Addison County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 05443 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Addison County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05443?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.