York County, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Maine
York County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.2 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.9% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Maine, York County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
York County at a glance: 1.7× fatal truck crashes in York County per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.0 vs 1.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 775 people and killed 42.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.9% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in York County is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-4 (3), SR-11 (2) and SR-112 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for York County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in York County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Sr-Log Cabin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 434 |
| Main St | 84 |
| Harold L Dow Hwy | 30 |
| Alfred Rd | 28 |
| Cape Rd | 26 |
| Old Orchard Rd | 21 |
| Buxton Rd | 21 |
| SR-236 | 19 |
York County at a glance
| Population | 220,143 |
| Land area | 991.2 sq mi |
| Density | 222 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $90,206 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 70 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 99 | +41% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 104 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 128 | +23% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 128 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in York County
ZIP codes in York County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about York County
How many truck crashes happen in York County?
Since 2015, 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (775 injured, 42 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in York County?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in York County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in York County?
December has the most truck crashes in York County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in York County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does York County compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in York 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.