ZIP 05465 (Jericho, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05465: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chittenden 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
16 of 379 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chittenden County compares with Vermont
Chittenden County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chittenden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.4 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 86% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 27.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 17.6% | 24.8% | same |
Chittenden County sits below Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Vermont on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Chittenden County: 0.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Vermont.
Overview
Chittenden County has recorded 379 truck crashes since 2015, with 163 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
15.9% 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 05465 since 2015: I-89 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05465 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chittenden County.
- 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 Chittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chittenden County) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 23 |
| Williston Rd | 3 |
| E Allen St, Exit 15 | 2 |
| I 89 S, Exit 18 | 2 |
| I-89 N Mm 98.5 | 2 |
| I-89 N, Mm 79.6 | 2 |
| I-89 South, 1-89 | 2 |
| Malletts Bay Ave, Pine St | 2 |
ZIP 05465 at a glance
| Population | 5,735 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,677 |
| Median home value | $477,801 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chittenden 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 | 24 | +103% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +48% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 28 | -19% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05465
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05465?
379 truck crashes have been reported in Chittenden County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 163 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05465?
Truck crashes in Chittenden County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05465?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chittenden County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 05465 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 19.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chittenden County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05465?
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.