ZIP 05673 (Waitsfield, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05673: 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).
Washington County at a glance: December the month with the most truck crashes: 13.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 81 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05673 since 2015: Sr- 100 (1). No single road stands out.
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 05673 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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- 100 | 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 05673 at a glance
| Population | 2,570 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,068 |
| Median home value | $448,325 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 05673
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05673?
Washington County has had 198 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05673?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in December, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05673?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05673 compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 28.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05673?
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.