Lamoille County, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamoille County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
5 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamoille County compares with Vermont
Lamoille County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamoille County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamoille County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.6% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.6% | 26.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.9% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 3.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 82% below the state |
Lamoille County sits below Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lamoille County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.8%, vs 3.3% in Vermont.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lamoille County. They injured 25 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.9% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (17.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.6% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lamoille County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-100 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 7.5% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for Lamoille County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 37.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- 26.6% 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
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 Lamoille County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lamoille County) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamoille County) |
|---|---|
| Laporte Rd, Goeltz Rd | 3 |
| 1704-1722 Park St, Darling Rd | 2 |
| 131-139 Main St, School St | 1 |
| 2-24 S Main St, Mountain Rd | 1 |
| 201-687 Vt Route 100, Ober Hill Road | 1 |
| 2035-2337 Vt-100C, Little Barn Road | 1 |
| 2101-2169 Waterbury Rd, Sky Acres Dr | 1 |
| 2243-2383 Pucker St, 2384 Pucker Street | 1 |
Lamoille County at a glance
| Population | 26,248 |
| Land area | 461.3 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,670 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamoille 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +205% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 6 | +5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -24% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lamoille County
ZIP codes in Lamoille County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lamoille County
How many truck accidents are there in Lamoille County?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamoille County (25 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamoille County?
The worst month is January: 19.4% of truck crashes in Lamoille County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lamoille County?
Since 2015, Lamoille County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Lamoille County compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lamoille County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lamoille County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.