ZIP 05855 (Newport, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05855: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orleans 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans County compares with Vermont
Orleans County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orleans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.4% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Vermont, Orleans County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Orleans County at a glance: December worst month: 14.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orleans County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 57.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.9% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05855 happened on SR-100 (1), SR-58 (1) and US-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05855 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 35.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 5 |
| 15-1299 Searles Rd, Number 12 Rd | 1 |
| 1801-2399 Vt-100, Cemetery Rd | 1 |
| 1837-2023 Vt Route 58 | 1 |
| 194-570 Vt-14, Chilafoux Rd | 1 |
| 2-276 Vt-58, Vt Rte 58 | 1 |
| 2025-2459 Vt Route 58 | 1 |
| 2400-2752 Vt Route 100 | 1 |
ZIP 05855 at a glance
| Population | 7,412 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,240 |
| Median home value | $202,742 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -11% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05855
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 05855?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orleans County (23 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05855?
Truck crashes in Orleans County peak in December, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05855?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Orleans County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 05855 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Orleans County records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05855?
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.