Otisfield, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Otisfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Otisfield 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 sits below Maine 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oxford County. They injured 211 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Otisfield 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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Otisfield since 2015: SR-26 (2), US-302 (2), Gore Rd (1) and Ts-Harris Hill Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Otisfield 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| US-302 | 2 |
| Gore 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 |
Otisfield at a glance
| Population | 1,885 |
| Land area | 39.9 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04270) | $74,241 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04270) | $212,992 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Otisfield
How many truck accidents are there in Otisfield?
Oxford County has had 365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Otisfield?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Otisfield?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oxford County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Otisfield compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Oxford County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Otisfield?
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.