ZIP 05450 (Enosburg Falls, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05450: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
3 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Vermont
Franklin County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.8% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Vermont for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franklin County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 16.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (15.4%).
Road surface: 23.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05450 since 2015: Mc 0302 Richford Rd (1), SR-105 (1), Sr- 105 (1) and Ts- 5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05450 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Mc 0302 Richford Rd | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| Sr- 105 | 1 |
| Ts- 5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 5 |
| 48-1594 Vt-78, Vermont Route 105 | 2 |
| Fairfax Rd, Saint Albans State Hwy | 2 |
| Rt 105, Lebel Dr | 2 |
| Tabor Road, Tabor Rd | 2 |
| Vermont Route 78, Clark Road | 2 |
| 1-39 Swanton Rd | 1 |
| 1013-1063 Vt Route 78 | 1 |
ZIP 05450 at a glance
| Population | 5,428 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,875 |
| Median home value | $267,136 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -30% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05450
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 05450?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 59 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05450?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in February, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05450?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05450 compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 23.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05450?
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.