Turner, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Turner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Turner 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Turner at a glance: SR-4 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Turner.
Overview
Androscoggin County has recorded 738 truck crashes since 2015, with 436 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 74 truck crashes reported in Turner since 2015, this page uses Androscoggin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Turner is SR-4, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-117 (2), SR-108 (1) and Sr-Bakerstown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Maine: 3.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Turner fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-4 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 2 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| Sr-Bakerstown 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 |
Turner at a glance
| Population | 6,013 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4,130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04282) | $100,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04282) | $282,436 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Turner
How many truck crashes happen in Turner?
Since 2015, 738 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Androscoggin County (436 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Turner?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Turner since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Turner?
Truck crashes in Androscoggin County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Turner?
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 Turner compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 54.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Androscoggin County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Turner?
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.