Baileyville, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baileyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baileyville and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Maine
Washington County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Washington County sits below Maine on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Washington County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Maine.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Baileyville had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baileyville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for Baileyville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Airline Rd | 65 |
| SR-1 | 17 |
| US-1 | 17 |
| Main St | 17 |
| Houlton Rd | 10 |
| North Rd | 7 |
| County Rd | 5 |
| Northfield Rd | 5 |
Baileyville at a glance
| Population | 1,311 |
| Land area | 37.3 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04694) | $65,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04694) | $129,194 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 22 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | -10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +10% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baileyville
How many truck crashes happen in Baileyville?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (160 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Baileyville?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Baileyville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Baileyville compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baileyville?
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.