ZIP 05776 (West Rupert, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05776: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bennington 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 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bennington County compares with Vermont
Bennington County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bennington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bennington County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.2 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.9% | 26.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bennington County has lower values than Vermont for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Bennington County at a glance: March the month with the most truck crashes: 19.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Bennington County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
25.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 05776.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05776 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bennington County.
- 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 Bennington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bennington County) |
|---|---|
| 1489-1573 Vt Route 9 | 2 |
| Route 9, Route 8 | 2 |
| Us Route 7, At Mile Marker 28.8 | 2 |
| Vt Route 9, Somerset Rd | 2 |
| Vt Rt 9, Lind Ln | 2 |
| Vt Rt 9, Vt Rt 8 | 2 |
| 1187-1285 Vt Route 9 | 1 |
| 1200-1476 Vt-9, Vt Rt 8 | 1 |
ZIP 05776 at a glance
| Population | 341 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Median home value | $284,306 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bennington 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +39% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | -17% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05776
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 05776?
116 truck crashes have been reported in Bennington County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05776?
The worst month is March: 19.0% of truck crashes in Bennington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05776?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bennington County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05776 compare with Vermont?
Bennington County records 27.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05776?
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.