ZIP 05456 (Ferrisburgh, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05456: 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 |
Compared with Vermont, Addison County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Addison County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Addison County. They injured 60 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 53.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05456 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05456 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Addison County.
- 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 | 2 |
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 05456 at a glance
| Population | 998 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,691 |
| Median home value | $394,424 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 05456
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 05456?
160 truck crashes have been reported in Addison County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 60 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05456?
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 05456?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Addison County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05456 compare with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Addison County has 36.6 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05456?
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.