ZIP 05444 (Cambridge, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05444: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamoille 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
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 has lower values than Vermont for 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.
What stands out in Lamoille County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 3.3% for Vermont.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lamoille County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 60.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 17.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.6% of truck crashes, compared with 23.6% in Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05444 since 2015: SR-15 (1). No single road stands out.
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 ZIP 05444 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 26.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
ZIP 05444 at a glance
| Population | 1,752 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,088 |
| Median home value | $360,603 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05444
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05444?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Lamoille County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05444?
The worst month is January: 19.4% of truck crashes in Lamoille County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05444?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lamoille County since 2015 (7.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 05444 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamoille County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 05444?
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.