Aroostook County, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aroostook County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
11 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Aroostook County compares with Maine
Aroostook County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aroostook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Aroostook County has lower values than Maine for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Aroostook County: 37.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 20.2% across Maine.
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Aroostook County since 2015: 331 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.7% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 37.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Aroostook County is US-1, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-11 (2), US-1A (2) and American Realty Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for Aroostook County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 37.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maine; 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 Aroostook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Aroostook County) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 6 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-1A | 2 |
| American Realty Road | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aroostook County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 67 |
| US-1 | 40 |
| Main St | 39 |
| Houlton Rd | 30 |
| Caribou Rd | 22 |
| State Highway 11 | 18 |
| Masardis Rd | 16 |
| Van Buren Rd | 15 |
Aroostook County at a glance
| Population | 66,776 |
| Land area | 6,671.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,058 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aroostook 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 | 44 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 54 | +24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | -9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 50 | +0% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Aroostook County
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Questions fleets ask about Aroostook County
How many truck crashes happen in Aroostook County?
Aroostook County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 331 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Aroostook County?
Since 2015, US-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Aroostook County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Aroostook County?
February has the most truck crashes in Aroostook County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aroostook County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Aroostook County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Aroostook County compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Aroostook County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Aroostook County?
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.