Lyndonville, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyndonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lyndonville and Caledonia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caledonia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caledonia County compares with Vermont
Caledonia County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caledonia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caledonia County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.3% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Vermont, Caledonia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Caledonia County: March 16.8% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Caledonia County has recorded 95 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
Lyndonville had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Caledonia County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 16.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.3% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
30.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lyndonville since 2015 were spread across roads: I-91 (1), Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd (1) and US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Lyndonville fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caledonia County.
- With 30.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Caledonia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 1 |
| Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caledonia County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 7 |
| I-91 N, Exit 24 | 2 |
| Interstate 91 N, Whittier Dr | 2 |
| 1-105 Vt Route 15 E, Mill St | 1 |
| 1786-2226 Vt Route 15 | 1 |
| 2-2 Boltonville Rd | 1 |
| 2-598 Newark St | 1 |
| 2674-3622 Vt-18, Old County Rd North | 1 |
Lyndonville at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caledonia 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -23% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lyndonville
How many truck crashes happen in Lyndonville?
Since 2015, 95 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caledonia County (26 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyndonville?
March has the most truck crashes in Caledonia County, 16.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lyndonville?
Since 2015, Caledonia County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lyndonville compare with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Caledonia County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lyndonville?
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.