Sumner, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sumner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sumner 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 worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Sumner since 2015, this page uses Oxford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 54.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
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 Sumner happened on SR-108 (1), SR-117 (1), SR-140 (1) and Sr-Bakerstown Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Sumner fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oxford County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 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 |
Sumner at a glance
| Population | 1,007 |
| Land area | 44.3 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04292) | $57,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04292) | $177,379 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sumner
How many truck crashes happen in Sumner?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oxford County (211 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sumner?
Truck crashes in Oxford County peak in January, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sumner?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Oxford County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Sumner compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oxford County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sumner?
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.