ZIP 05701 (Rutland, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rutland 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
5 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rutland County compares with Vermont
Rutland County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rutland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rutland County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.5 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 20.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rutland County sits below Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Rutland County at a glance: 7.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Vermont.
Overview
Rutland County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
12.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 05701 is US-7, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-4 (2), SR-103 (1) and Us- 7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05701 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rutland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-7 | 3 |
| US-4 | 2 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
| Us- 7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rutland County) |
|---|---|
| 3557-3799 Vt Route 103, Spring Lake Road | 2 |
| 88-106 S Main St | 2 |
| Roundabout Rd, Overlook Dr | 2 |
| Vt Rt 22A, Main Road | 2 |
| 1-1 E Clarendon Rd | 1 |
| 1-1 E Clarendon Rd, E Clarendon Road | 1 |
| 1-17 Woodstock Ave, Woodstock Ave. / North Main St | 1 |
| 1-23 Windcrest Rd | 1 |
ZIP 05701 at a glance
| Population | 20,382 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,610 |
| Median home value | $215,487 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rutland 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 | 13 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 15 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | +12% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05701?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Rutland County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 78 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 05701?
US-7 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05701 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05701?
Truck crashes in Rutland County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Rutland County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05701 compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Rutland County has 25.5 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05701?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.