ZIP 05903 (Canaan, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05903: 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 |
Compared with Vermont, Essex County is lower 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 19.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Essex County. They injured 6 people and killed 1.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05903 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-102 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Essex County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05903 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-102 | 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 05903 at a glance
| Population | 801 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,397 |
| Median home value | $186,602 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05903
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05903?
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 05903?
September has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05903?
Since 2015, Essex County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05903 compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Essex County has 30.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05903?
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.