ZIP 05481 (Saint Albans Bay, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05481: 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 |
Compared with Vermont, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Franklin County: February worst month: 16.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 59 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.8% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 05481 is SR-105, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-36 (1), SR-78 (1) and Th-36 Highgate Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05481 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-105 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.8% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| Th-36 Highgate Rd | 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 05481 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 10 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, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05481
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05481?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 59 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 05481?
SR-105 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05481 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05481?
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 05481?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05481 compared with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 23.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05481?
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.