Knox County, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knox 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 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Maine
Knox County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Maine, Knox County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Knox County: US-1 most fatal truck crashes in Knox County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 181 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Knox County is US-1, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-17 (1) and Sr- 17 Heald Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for Knox County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| Sr- 17 Heald Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| Augusta Rd | 12 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Camden Rd | 10 |
| Atlantic Hwy | 10 |
| Heald Hwy | 8 |
| Commercial St | 7 |
| Old County Rd | 7 |
| West St | 6 |
Knox County at a glance
| Population | 40,981 |
| Land area | 364.9 sq mi |
| Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,294 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +26% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | -25% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Knox County
ZIP codes in Knox County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Knox County
How common are truck crashes in Knox County?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (109 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Knox County?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Knox County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Knox County?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Knox County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Knox County compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Knox County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.