Matinicus Isle, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Matinicus Isle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Matinicus Isle and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Knox County: 4.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Maine.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 109 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Matinicus Isle since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Matinicus Isle since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for Matinicus Isle fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Matinicus Isle at a glance
| Population | 50 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04851) | $65,417 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Matinicus Isle
How many truck accidents are there in Matinicus Isle?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (109 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Matinicus Isle?
The worst month is October: 12.2% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Matinicus Isle?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Matinicus Isle compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Matinicus Isle?
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.