Paris, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paris 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. Where it is 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
Oxford County has recorded 365 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 24 truck crashes were reported in Paris since 2015; patterns below come from Oxford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 27.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Paris is SR-117, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Gore Rd (1), SR-26 (1) and Sr-Bakerstown Rd (1).
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 Paris fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oxford County.
- 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.
- 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 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-Bakerstown 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 |
Paris at a glance
| Population | 5,379 |
| Land area | 40.8 sq mi |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04281) | $75,137 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04281) | $252,538 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paris
How many truck accidents are there in Paris?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oxford County (211 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paris?
Since 2015, SR-117 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paris: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Paris?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paris?
Since 2015, Oxford County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paris compare with Maine?
Oxford County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Paris?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.