ZIP 05841 (Greensboro, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orleans 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans County compares with Vermont
Orleans County against Vermont and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orleans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans County | Vermont | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 28.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.9% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.4% | 27.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 26.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 50.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.1% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Orleans County has lower values than Vermont for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Orleans County at a glance: December the month with the most truck crashes: 14.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orleans County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.8% of truck crashes, vs 50.2% for Vermont.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 13.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 35.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Vermont: 23.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 05841 since 2015: I- 91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Vermont: 3.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 05841 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County.
- 34.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Vermont; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 35.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Vermont), plan winter equipment 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 Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I- 91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 5 |
| 15-1299 Searles Rd, Number 12 Rd | 1 |
| 1801-2399 Vt-100, Cemetery Rd | 1 |
| 1837-2023 Vt Route 58 | 1 |
| 194-570 Vt-14, Chilafoux Rd | 1 |
| 2-276 Vt-58, Vt Rte 58 | 1 |
| 2025-2459 Vt Route 58 | 1 |
| 2400-2752 Vt Route 100 | 1 |
ZIP 05841 at a glance
| Population | 297 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,875 |
| Median home value | $463,168 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -11% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 05841
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 05841?
Orleans County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 05841?
Truck crashes in Orleans County peak in December, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 05841?
Since 2015, Orleans County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 05841 compared with Vermont?
Per 100,000 residents, Orleans County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Vermont has 28.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 05841?
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.