Jay, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jay and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 302 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Maine
Franklin County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Maine for after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jay: SR-108 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jay: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 302 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 160 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Jay had 24 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Franklin County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jay is SR-108, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Munson Rd (1), SR-140 (1) and US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Jay fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-108 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- 29.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maine; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-108 | 2 |
| Munson Rd | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 32 |
| Wilton Rd | 32 |
| New Vineyard Rd | 29 |
| The Arnold Trl | 24 |
| Farmington Falls Rd | 16 |
| Rangeley Rd | 15 |
| Us Rt 2 | 13 |
| Franklin Rd | 8 |
Jay at a glance
| Population | 4,674 |
| Land area | 48.4 sq mi |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 26 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 25 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 25 | -1% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jay
How common are truck crashes in Jay?
Since 2015, 302 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (160 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jay?
SR-108 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jay since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jay?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jay?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Jay compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 83.0 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jay?
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.