ZIP 05837 (East Haven, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05837: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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
0 of 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with Vermont
Essex County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Essex County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.0% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.0% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.0% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Essex County has lower values than Vermont for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Essex County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 19.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Essex County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 201 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.0%).
Road surface: 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05837 since 2015: Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Essex County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05837 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 45.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| 1685-1705 E Brighton Rd, Lake Shore Drive | 2 |
| 1-31 Lancaster Rd, River Rd | 1 |
| 1-445 Long Hill Rd, South Street | 1 |
| 1550-2382 N Concord Rd | 1 |
| 1765-1851 E Brighton Rd | 1 |
| 2-8 River Rd, River Rd | 1 |
| 210-300 W Main St, Kimball Rd | 1 |
| 2132-2294 Vt-105, East Branch Rd | 1 |
ZIP 05837 at a glance
| Population | 301 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,781 |
| Median home value | $153,638 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -36% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -51% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | +32% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05837
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 05837?
Essex County has had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05837?
September has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05837?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Essex County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05837 compare with Vermont?
Essex County records 30.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05837?
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.