ZIP 05840 (Granby, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05840: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Vermont, Essex County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Essex County: September worst month: 19.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Essex County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 19.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.0% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 05840 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Essex County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05840 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
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 Essex 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 (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 05840 at a glance
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05840
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05840?
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Essex County (6 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05840?
September has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05840?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 05840 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
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 05840?
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.