ZIP 05832 (East Burke, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05832: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caledonia 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
4 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caledonia County compares with Vermont
Caledonia County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caledonia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caledonia County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.3% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Caledonia County has lower values than Vermont for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Vermont on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Caledonia County at a glance: March worst month: 16.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 95 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caledonia County. They injured 26 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.3% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
30.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05832 since 2015 were spread across roads: Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.3% across Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05832 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caledonia County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Caledonia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Th-29 Sugarhouse Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caledonia County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 7 |
| I-91 N, Exit 24 | 2 |
| Interstate 91 N, Whittier Dr | 2 |
| 1-105 Vt Route 15 E, Mill St | 1 |
| 1786-2226 Vt Route 15 | 1 |
| 2-2 Boltonville Rd | 1 |
| 2-598 Newark St | 1 |
| 2674-3622 Vt-18, Old County Rd North | 1 |
ZIP 05832 at a glance
| Population | 969 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,850 |
| Median home value | $324,800 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caledonia 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -23% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05832
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05832?
Since 2015, 95 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caledonia County (26 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 05832?
Truck crashes in Caledonia County peak in March, with 16.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05832?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caledonia County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 05832 compare with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Caledonia County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 05832?
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.