ZIP 05845 (Irasburg, VT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 05845: 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 sits below Vermont on 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.
The headline for ZIP 05845: SR-100 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05845: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Orleans County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 63 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.8% of truck crashes, against 50.2% across Vermont.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.4%).
35.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 23.6% across Vermont.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 05845 is SR-100, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I- 91 (1), SR-58 (1) and US-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 3.3% in Vermont.
Route planning tips for ZIP 05845 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-100 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.4% of truck crashes here, more than Vermont; adjust start times where you can.
- 35.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Vermont; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 2 |
| I- 91 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| US-5 | 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 05845 at a glance
| Population | 1,464 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,262 |
| Median home value | $229,920 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 05845
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 05845?
Orleans County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 05845?
Since 2015, SR-100 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 05845: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 05845?
Truck crashes in Orleans County peak in December, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 05845?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orleans County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 05845 compare with Vermont for truck crashes?
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 05845?
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.