Hebron, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hebron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hebron 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 |
Oxford County has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oxford County at a glance: January 15.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Oxford County has recorded 365 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Hebron had 2 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
Truck crashes peak in January (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.6% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
27.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
SR-117 leads within 10 miles of Hebron with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Gore Rd (1), SR-26 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for Hebron fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-117; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Oxford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 2 |
| Gore Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr-Bakerstown Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Harris Hill Rd | 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 |
Hebron at a glance
| Population | 1,277 |
| Land area | 22.4 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04238) | $92,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04238) | $240,372 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hebron
How common are truck crashes in Hebron?
Oxford County has had 365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hebron?
NHTSA data shows SR-117 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hebron since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hebron?
Truck crashes in Oxford County peak in January, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hebron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Oxford County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hebron compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hebron?
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.