Mechanic Falls, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mechanic Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mechanic Falls 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 |
Androscoggin County sits below Maine on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Androscoggin County: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 23% of them.
Overview
Androscoggin County has recorded 738 truck crashes since 2015, with 436 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Mechanic Falls had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Androscoggin County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mechanic Falls since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-26 (2), US-202 (2), Gore Rd (1), SR-4 (1) and Ts-Harris Hill Rd (1).
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 Mechanic Falls fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Gore Rd | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Ts-Harris Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Merrow Rd | 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 |
Mechanic Falls at a glance
| Population | 3,196 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 598 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04256) | $69,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04256) | $273,870 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mechanic Falls
How many truck crashes happen in Mechanic Falls?
Since 2015, 738 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Androscoggin County (436 injured, 20 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mechanic Falls?
January has the most truck crashes in Androscoggin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mechanic Falls?
Since 2015, Androscoggin County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mechanic Falls compare with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Androscoggin County has 54.5 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mechanic Falls?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.