ZIP 05666 (North Montpelier, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05666: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 13.1% of the year's total.
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
Truck crashes peak in December (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
24.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05666 happened on US-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05666 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 05666 at a glance
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05666
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05666?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (81 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05666?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05666?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05666 compare with Vermont?
Washington County records 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05666?
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.