Lamoine, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamoine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lamoine and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock County numbers.
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 has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hancock County: 1 in 53 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 3.4% in Maine.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 340 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Lamoine since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lamoine since 2015: SR-3 (1) and Sr- Rte 3 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for Lamoine fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Sr- Rte 3 | 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 |
Lamoine at a glance
| Population | 1,799 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04640) | $71,699 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04640) | $270,818 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lamoine
How many truck crashes happen in Lamoine?
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (202 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamoine?
The worst month is December: 11.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lamoine?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Lamoine compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 50.6 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lamoine?
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.