Gorham, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gorham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gorham and Cumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cumberland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Maine
Cumberland County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Maine, Cumberland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cumberland County: October garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,983 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 1,076 people and killed 29.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 94 truck crashes reported in Gorham since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gorham since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (2), SR-22 (2), SR-26 (2), District Rd (1) and Riverside St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 77 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (14%).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gorham fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| District Rd | 1 |
| Riverside St | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr-Bernard P Rines | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 282 |
| I-295 | 212 |
| Roosevelt Trl | 69 |
| Main St | 52 |
| SR-1 | 42 |
| Congress St | 33 |
| Forest Av | 33 |
| US-1 | 32 |
Gorham at a glance
| Population | 18,545 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,422 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04038) | $112,312 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04038) | $459,189 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 114 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 146 | +28% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 160 | +9% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 159 | -0% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 114 a year in the 1990s and 159 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gorham
How common are truck crashes in Gorham?
Cumberland County has had 1,983 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,076 people and killing 29.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gorham?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in December, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gorham?
Garbage trucks were involved in 77 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Gorham compare with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gorham?
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.