Arrowsic, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arrowsic: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arrowsic and Sagadahoc County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sagadahoc County numbers.
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
Sagadahoc County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 131 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Arrowsic since 2015, this page uses Sagadahoc County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arrowsic since 2015 were spread across roads: Us-Route 1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.3% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Arrowsic fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2021 and 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Arrowsic at a glance
| Population | 500 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04530) | $79,649 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04530) | $337,469 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arrowsic
How many truck accidents are there in Arrowsic?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Sagadahoc County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 131 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arrowsic?
October has the most truck crashes in Sagadahoc County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Arrowsic?
Since 2015, Sagadahoc County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Arrowsic compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sagadahoc County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Arrowsic?
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.