ZIP 05658 (Marshfield, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05658: 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 sits below Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: December 13.1% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
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 05658 happened on SR-15 (1) and US-2 (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 05658 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-2 | 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 05658 at a glance
| Population | 1,725 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,292 |
| Median home value | $241,673 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 05658
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05658?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 81 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05658?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in December, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05658?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 05658 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Washington County records 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05658?
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.