Orrington, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orrington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orrington 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.
The headline for Orrington: US-1A deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Orrington since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,066 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Penobscot County. They injured 771 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Orrington since 2015; patterns below come from Penobscot County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Orrington is US-1A, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-15B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (24% of them).
They recorded 6.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Orrington fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Penobscot County.
- Look at alternatives to US-1A at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Penobscot County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.9% 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 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 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-15B | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Orrington at a glance
| Population | 3,895 |
| Land area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Density | 156 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 77 a year in the 1990s and 89 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orrington
How many truck accidents are there in Orrington?
Penobscot County has had 1,066 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 771 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Orrington?
US-1A had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Orrington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orrington?
February has the most truck crashes in Penobscot County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Orrington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Penobscot County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Orrington compared with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Penobscot County has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orrington?
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.