Waldo County, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waldo 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
11 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waldo County compares with Maine
Waldo County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waldo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waldo County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Waldo County has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Waldo County at a glance: SR-3 most fatal truck crashes in Waldo County: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Waldo County has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Waldo County is SR-3, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-220 (1), Sr-Belfast Augusta Road (1) and Sr-N Palermo Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for Waldo County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- 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 Waldo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Waldo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
| Sr-Belfast Augusta Road | 1 |
| Sr-N Palermo Rd | 1 |
| US-1A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waldo County) |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Hwy | 12 |
| E Main St | 11 |
| Belfast Augusta Rd | 8 |
| SR-3 | 7 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| Belmont Av | 7 |
| Searsport Av | 6 |
| US-1 | 6 |
Waldo County at a glance
| Population | 40,617 |
| Land area | 730.2 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,643 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waldo 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Waldo County
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Questions fleets ask about Waldo County
How common are truck crashes in Waldo County?
Waldo County has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waldo County?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Waldo County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waldo County?
January has the most truck crashes in Waldo County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waldo County?
Since 2015, Waldo County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Waldo County compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Waldo County has 45.9 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waldo County?
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.