Sebec, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sebec: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sebec and Piscataquis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Piscataquis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Piscataquis County compares with Maine
Piscataquis County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Piscataquis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Piscataquis County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.2 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Maine, Piscataquis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Piscataquis County: 6.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Maine.
Overview
Piscataquis County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Sebec since 2015; patterns below come from Piscataquis County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sebec since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for Sebec fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.8% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter 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 Piscataquis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Piscataquis County) |
|---|---|
| W Main St | 8 |
| Greenville Rd | 6 |
| State Highway 150 | 6 |
| Elm St | 5 |
| Main Rd | 5 |
| Milo Rd | 5 |
| Rockwood Rd | 4 |
| Water St | 3 |
Sebec at a glance
| Population | 677 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04481) | $74,545 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04481) | $239,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Piscataquis 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +95% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sebec
How common are truck crashes in Sebec?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Piscataquis County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 50 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sebec?
The worst month is July: 11.5% of truck crashes in Piscataquis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sebec?
Since 2015, Piscataquis County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sebec compare with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Piscataquis County has 41.2 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sebec?
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.