Greene, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greene and Androscoggin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Androscoggin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Androscoggin County compares with Maine
Androscoggin County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Androscoggin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.5 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Maine, Androscoggin County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Androscoggin County: July more garbage-truck crashes happen in July than in any other month (23%).
Overview
Since 2015, 738 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Androscoggin County. They injured 436 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Greene since 2015, this page uses Androscoggin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Greene happened on I-95 (1), SR-117 (1), SR-132 (1), SR-4 (1) and SR-9 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (23% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Greene fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Androscoggin County.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Androscoggin County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Androscoggin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Androscoggin County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 57 |
| Auburn Rd | 38 |
| Lisbon St | 36 |
| Center St | 36 |
| Washington (North) St | 36 |
| Minot Ave | 30 |
| Washington (South) St | 25 |
| Main St | 23 |
Greene at a glance
| Population | 4,492 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,733 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04236) | $98,093 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04236) | $265,557 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Androscoggin 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 | 57 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 64 | +13% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 57 | -10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | +14% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greene
How many truck crashes happen in Greene?
738 truck crashes have been reported in Androscoggin County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 436 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greene?
January has the most truck crashes in Androscoggin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greene?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Androscoggin County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greene compared with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Androscoggin County has 54.5 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greene?
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.