ZIP 05477 (Richmond, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05477: 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 has lower values than Vermont for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Chittenden County: 0.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Vermont: 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 379 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chittenden County since 2015: 163 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05477 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 05477 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 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 05477 at a glance
| Population | 4,454 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,971 |
| Median home value | $410,805 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05477
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05477?
Since 2015, 379 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chittenden County (163 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05477?
Truck crashes in Chittenden County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05477?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chittenden County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 05477 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 05477?
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.