Sagadahoc County, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sagadahoc County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sagadahoc County compares with Maine
Sagadahoc County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sagadahoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Sagadahoc County has lower values than Maine for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Sagadahoc County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.9%, vs 3.4% in Maine.
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sagadahoc County. They injured 131 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Sagadahoc County since 2015: I-295 (1), SR-196 (1), Sr-Lewiston Road (1), Sr-Route 197 (1) and Us-Route 1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.3% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Sagadahoc County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021 and 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sagadahoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sagadahoc County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 1 |
| SR-196 | 1 |
| Sr-Lewiston Road | 1 |
| Sr-Route 197 | 1 |
| Us-Route 1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sagadahoc County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 54 |
| Lewiston Rd | 25 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Leeman Hwy | 11 |
| Bypass Dr | 9 |
| SR-1 | 9 |
| River Rd | 5 |
| Us Route 1 | 5 |
Sagadahoc County at a glance
| Population | 37,582 |
| Land area | 254.0 sq mi |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,437 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sagadahoc 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +4% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Sagadahoc County
How many truck crashes happen in Sagadahoc County?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Sagadahoc County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 131 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sagadahoc County?
October has the most truck crashes in Sagadahoc County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sagadahoc County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Sagadahoc County since 2015 (6.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sagadahoc County compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sagadahoc County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sagadahoc County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.