Hanover, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hanover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hanover and Oxford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oxford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 365 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oxford County compares with Maine
Oxford County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oxford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oxford County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.0% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.6% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.6% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Maine, Oxford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Oxford County: January worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oxford County. They injured 211 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Hanover had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oxford County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.6% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.0% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hanover happened on US-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for Hanover fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oxford County.
- 32.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 27.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Oxford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oxford County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 61 |
| Us Route 2 | 12 |
| Ossipee Trl | 11 |
| Mayville Rd | 11 |
| Pequawket Trl | 8 |
| St Rte 26 | 7 |
| Turner St | 6 |
| Route 118, Waterford Road | 6 |
Hanover at a glance
| Population | 304 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04237) | $55,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04237) | $331,655 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oxford 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 | 20 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 27 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | +18% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hanover
How many truck crashes happen in Hanover?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oxford County (211 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hanover?
The worst month is January: 15.1% of truck crashes in Oxford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hanover?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Oxford County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hanover compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hanover?
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.