Smithfield, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smithfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smithfield and Somerset County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Somerset County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with Maine
Somerset County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.4 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Smithfield: SR-104 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 600 crashes involving commercial trucks in Somerset County since 2015: 328 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Smithfield since 2015, this page uses Somerset County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 25.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-104 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: US-201 (1), US-201A (1) and Ward Hill Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Smithfield fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-104; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 25.8% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 2 |
| US-201 | 1 |
| US-201A | 1 |
| Ward Hill Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 100 |
| Main St | 69 |
| Us Rte 201 | 27 |
| Norridgewock Rd | 27 |
| Waterville Rd | 26 |
| Canaan Rd | 18 |
| Madison Ave | 16 |
| Skowhegan Rd | 15 |
Smithfield at a glance
| Population | 944 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04978) | $107,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04978) | $248,682 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 46 | +21% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 46 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 50 | +9% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smithfield
How common are truck crashes in Smithfield?
600 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 328 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Smithfield?
Since 2015, SR-104 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithfield: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Smithfield?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Smithfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Somerset County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does Smithfield compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 100.4 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Smithfield?
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.