ZIP 05676 (Waterbury, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05676: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: December worst month: 13.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05676 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-89 (2) and Sr- 100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05676 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 2 |
| 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 05676 at a glance
| Population | 5,032 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,773 |
| Median home value | $390,005 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 05676
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05676?
Washington County has had 198 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05676?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05676?
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 05676 compared with Vermont?
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 05676?
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.