ZIP 05041 (East Randolph, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
3 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Vermont
Orange County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 27.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.4% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.2% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Orange County has lower values than Vermont for crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Orange County: March 17.0% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.2% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05041 since 2015: I-89 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05041 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 30.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment 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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 6 |
| I-91 | 5 |
| I-89 North Mm 41, Mm 41 | 3 |
| 1-561 Clay Wight Rd, Vt Rte 14 | 1 |
| 1181-1543 Route 302 | 1 |
| 13-17 Railroad St | 1 |
| 1463-1563 Lower Pln, Lake Morey Road | 1 |
| 169-299 Harts Rd, Harts Crossing Rd | 1 |
ZIP 05041 at a glance
| Population | 372 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,479 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | -27% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05041
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05041?
Orange County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05041?
The worst month is March: 17.0% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05041?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05041 compare with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05041?
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.