ZIP 05492 (Waterville, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05492: 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.
Lamoille County at a glance: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.8%, vs 3.3% in 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
The worst month is January with 19.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.9% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05492 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.5% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05492 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 37.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.6% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 05492 at a glance
| Population | 725 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,857 |
| Median home value | $251,800 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05492
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05492?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Lamoille County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 25 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05492?
The worst month is January: 19.4% of truck crashes in Lamoille County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 05492?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lamoille County since 2015 (7.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05492 compare with Vermont?
The yearly rate is 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lamoille County, vs 28.2 for Vermont.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05492?
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.