ZIP 05483 (Sheldon, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05483: 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 sits below Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
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%.
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (15.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.8% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
SR-105 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 05483 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-78 (2), SR-36 (1) and Sr- 105 (1).
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 05483 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-105, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| Sr- 105 | 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 05483 at a glance
| Population | 1,717 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,505 |
| Median home value | $246,973 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 05483
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05483?
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 05483?
SR-105 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05483 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05483?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in February, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05483?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05483 compared with Vermont?
Franklin County records 23.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05483?
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.