ZIP 05655 (Hyde Park, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05655: 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 sits below Vermont on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lamoille County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 3.3% for Vermont.
Overview
Lamoille County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.9% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05655 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-100 (1).
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 05655 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 37.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Vermont.
- 26.6% 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
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-100 | 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 05655 at a glance
| Population | 3,000 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,375 |
| Median home value | $234,255 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 05655
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05655?
Lamoille County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05655?
The worst month is January: 19.4% of truck crashes in Lamoille County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05655?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamoille County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05655 compared 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 05655?
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.