ZIP 05641 (Barre, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05641: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
8 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Vermont
Washington County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 26.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Vermont for deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Vermont on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 13.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 198 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05641 happened on SR-64 (1) and US-302 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05641 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 1 |
| US-302 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 8 |
| Main St | 3 |
| I-89 South Mm 52, Exit 8 | 2 |
| Memorial Dr, Bailey Ave | 2 |
| Memorial Drive, National Life Drive | 2 |
| Paine Tpk N, Parking Lot | 2 |
| Paine Turnpike North | 2 |
| Sterling Hill Rd, S Barre Rd | 2 |
ZIP 05641 at a glance
| Population | 16,936 |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,855 |
| Median home value | $253,725 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +40% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -16% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05641
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 05641?
Washington County has had 198 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05641?
December has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05641?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05641 compared with Vermont?
Washington County records 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05641?
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.