Hampden, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hampden and Penobscot County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Penobscot County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Penobscot County compares with Maine
Penobscot County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Penobscot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.0 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.9% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Penobscot County sits below Maine on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Maine on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Hampden at a glance: US-1A 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hampden.
Overview
Penobscot County has recorded 1,066 truck crashes since 2015, with 771 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 53 truck crashes reported in Hampden since 2015, this page uses Penobscot County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.9% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
US-1A leads within 10 miles of Hampden with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (1), Newburgh Rd (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (24%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.1 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hampden fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1A; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 24.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Penobscot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1A | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| Newburgh Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-15B | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Penobscot County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 417 |
| Main Rd | 49 |
| Broadway | 24 |
| Main St | 23 |
| Hammond St | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 14 |
| Western Av | 14 |
| Airline Rd | 13 |
Hampden at a glance
| Population | 8,022 |
| Land area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Density | 732 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04474) | $94,556 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04474) | $305,926 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Penobscot 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 | 77 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 87 | +13% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 89 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 89 | +1% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 77 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 89. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hampden
How common are truck crashes in Hampden?
Since 2015, 1,066 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Penobscot County (771 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hampden?
NHTSA data shows US-1A with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hampden since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hampden?
Truck crashes in Penobscot County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hampden?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Penobscot County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Hampden compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Penobscot County records 59.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hampden?
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.