Cambridge, VT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cambridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cambridge and Lamoille County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lamoille County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Vermont, Lamoille County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lamoille County at a glance: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.8%, vs 3.3% in Vermont.
Overview
Lamoille County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Cambridge since 2015, this page uses Lamoille County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
Road surface: 26.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Cambridge happened on SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 7.5%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for Cambridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; adjust start times where you can.
- With 26.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Cambridge at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 05444) | $106,088 |
| Median home value (ZIP 05444) | $360,603 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cambridge
How many truck crashes happen in Cambridge?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Lamoille County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 25 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cambridge?
The worst month is January: 19.4% of truck crashes in Lamoille County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cambridge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lamoille County since 2015 (7.5% of truck crashes).
How does Cambridge compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Lamoille County records 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cambridge?
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.