Rumford, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rumford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rumford 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. It runs above Maine on 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
Police reported 365 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oxford County since 2015: 211 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Rumford since 2015, this page uses Oxford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 54.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rumford since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-108 (1) and US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Rumford 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-108 | 1 |
| 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 |
Rumford at a glance
| Population | 5,967 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 758 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04276) | $38,403 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04276) | $129,610 |
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 Rumford
How many truck accidents are there in Rumford?
365 truck crashes have been reported in Oxford County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 211 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rumford?
The worst month is January: 15.1% of truck crashes in Oxford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rumford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Oxford County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rumford compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rumford?
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.