Lemington, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lemington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lemington and Essex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Essex County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Essex County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 19.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 21 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
Lemington had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Essex County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in 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 Lemington since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-102 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Essex County.
Route planning tips for Lemington fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Essex County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.0% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| 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 |
Lemington at a glance
| Population | 87 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05903) | $56,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05903) | $186,602 |
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 places
Questions fleets ask about Lemington
How common are truck crashes in Lemington?
21 truck crashes have been reported in Essex County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 6 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lemington?
The worst month is September: 19.0% of truck crashes in Essex County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lemington?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Essex County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lemington compare 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 Lemington?
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.