Stow, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stow 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 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 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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Stow 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Stow happened on SR-5 (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 Stow fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- 27.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maine; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-5 | 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 |
Stow at a glance
| Population | 446 |
| Land area | 24.2 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04051) | $80,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04051) | $300,779 |
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 Stow
How many truck accidents are there in Stow?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oxford County (211 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stow?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stow?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Oxford County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Stow 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 Stow?
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.