ZIP 05142 (Cavendish, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05142: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Windsor 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
7 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Windsor County compares with Vermont
Windsor County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Windsor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Windsor County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 27.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.7% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Windsor County has lower values than Vermont for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 05142: SR-11 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 05142.
Overview
Windsor County has recorded 333 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.9% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 05142 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-10 (1), SR-12A (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05142 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Windsor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-12A | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Windsor County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 17 |
| I-89 | 9 |
| Clay Hill Rd, Green Acres Ln | 3 |
| Interstate 91 North, Exit 9 | 3 |
| I 91 N, Mm 77 | 2 |
| I-89 N, Mm25/55 | 2 |
| I-89, State Rte 14 | 2 |
| Interstate 89, Exit 3 | 2 |
ZIP 05142 at a glance
| Population | 564 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,833 |
| Median home value | $270,758 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Windsor 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 | 18 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +29% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +38% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -19% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05142
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05142?
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Windsor County (121 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 05142?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05142 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05142?
Truck crashes in Windsor County peak in January, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05142?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Windsor County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05142 compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Windsor County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05142?
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.