ZIP 05778 (Whiting, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05778: 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 |
Compared with Vermont, Addison County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Addison County: January worst month: 16.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Addison County. They injured 60 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
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 05778 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-22A (2), SR-125 (1) and Th-11 Hollow Rd (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 05778 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-22A | 2 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| Th-11 Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Us- 7 | 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 05778 at a glance
| Population | 990 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,857 |
| Median home value | $286,955 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05778
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05778?
Addison County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 05778?
Since 2015, US-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05778: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05778?
The worst month is January: 16.2% of truck crashes in Addison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05778?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Addison County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05778 compared with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Addison County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05778?
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.