ZIP 05753 (Middlebury, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05753: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Addison 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
4 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Addison County compares with Vermont
Addison County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Addison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Addison County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Addison County sits below Vermont on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Addison County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Addison County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 53.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 05753 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-125 (1) and SR-22A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05753 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Addison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-7 | 4 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-22A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Addison County) |
|---|---|
| Vt-22A, Brown Ln | 3 |
| Ethan Allen Hwy | 2 |
| Monkton Road, Loading Dock | 2 |
| SR-22A | 2 |
| Stoney Meadow Ln, Stony Hill Rd | 2 |
| Us Route 7, Vt Route 17 | 2 |
| Vt Route 22A | 2 |
| Vt Route 22A, Cross Rd | 2 |
ZIP 05753 at a glance
| Population | 11,094 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,659 |
| Median home value | $415,533 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Addison 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -9% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05753
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05753?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Addison County (60 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 05753?
US-7 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05753 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05753?
January has the most truck crashes in Addison County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05753?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Addison County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 05753 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Addison County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05753?
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.