ZIP 05486 (South Hero, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05486: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grand Isle 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
0 of 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grand Isle County compares with Vermont
Grand Isle County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grand Isle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grand Isle County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.9 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.1% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 56% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 17.6% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Vermont, Grand Isle County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Grand Isle County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 3.3% for Vermont.
Overview
Police reported 36 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grand Isle County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 50.2% in Vermont.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 19.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05486 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-87 (1), I-89 (1) and US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grand Isle County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05486 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Grand Isle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 1 |
| I-89 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grand Isle County) |
|---|---|
| 105-121 Route 78 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| 1-1599 Vt Route 78 | 1 |
| 115-169 Vt-78, Boutah Rd | 1 |
| 170-1698 Vt Route 78, Boutah Rd | 1 |
| 203-233 Us Route 2 S, Rt 78 | 1 |
| 705-761 Us Rt 2 | 1 |
| Causeway, Featherbed Lane | 1 |
ZIP 05486 at a glance
| Population | 1,500 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,513 |
| Median home value | $541,665 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grand Isle 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 4 | +64% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | -14% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -17% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05486
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05486?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grand Isle County (15 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05486?
Truck crashes in Grand Isle County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05486?
Since 2015, Grand Isle County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 05486 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
Grand Isle County records 39.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.2 across Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05486?
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.