Hancock County, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hancock 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
6 of 340 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Maine
Hancock County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.3% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.6% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Hancock County sits below Maine on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hancock County: US-1 most fatal truck crashes in Hancock County: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 340 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 202 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hancock County is US-1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Burnt Cove Rd (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Hancock County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 2 |
| Burnt Cove Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| Sr- Rte 3 | 1 |
| US-1A | 1 |
| Village Green Way | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Airline Rd | 23 |
| SR-1 | 23 |
| High St | 19 |
| Bangor Rd | 17 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Bar Harbor Rd | 11 |
| Front Ridge Rd | 10 |
| Bucksport Rd | 8 |
Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 56,946 |
| Land area | 1,587.1 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,154 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 25 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | +37% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 31 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hancock County
ZIP codes in Hancock County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hancock County
How many truck crashes happen in Hancock County?
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (202 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hancock County?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Hancock County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hancock County?
The worst month is December: 11.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hancock County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hancock County compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 50.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hancock 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.