Waldoboro, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waldoboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waldoboro and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Maine
Lincoln County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Waldoboro at a glance: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Waldoboro: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Waldoboro since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-1 (2), E Pond Rd (1) and US-1B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for Waldoboro fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| E Pond Rd | 1 |
| US-1B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Hwy | 17 |
| Route One | 15 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Bath Rd | 12 |
| Boothbay Rd | 11 |
| Wiscasset Rd | 8 |
| Gardiner Rd | 5 |
| U.S. Highway 1 | 5 |
Waldoboro at a glance
| Population | 5,296 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 981 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04572) | $69,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04572) | $269,587 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +60% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waldoboro
How common are truck crashes in Waldoboro?
Lincoln County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Waldoboro?
US-1 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waldoboro since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waldoboro?
The worst month is January: 13.4% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waldoboro?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waldoboro compared with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waldoboro?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.