ZIP 05858 (North Concord, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05858: 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 sits below Vermont on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 19.0% of truck crashes.
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 05858 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 05858 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.0% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 05858 at a glance
| Population | 340 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,500 |
| Median home value | $162,957 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 05858
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05858?
21 truck crashes have been reported in Essex County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 6 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05858?
September has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05858?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05858 compare with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 30.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Essex County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05858?
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.