Berwick, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berwick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berwick and York County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use York 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 2.9 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 |
York County sits below Maine on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Berwick: SR-4 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Berwick since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 775 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 30 truck crashes were reported in Berwick since 2015; patterns below come from York County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 47.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
SR-4 leads within 10 miles of Berwick with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Chestnut Hill Rd (1), SR-202 (1) and SR-236 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
42 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (21% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Berwick fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-4 | 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 |
Berwick at a glance
| Population | 8,332 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 5,297 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03901) | $94,771 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03901) | $367,480 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berwick
How many truck accidents are there in Berwick?
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 Berwick?
SR-4 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Berwick since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Berwick?
December has the most truck crashes in York County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Berwick?
Since 2015, York County has reported 42 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Berwick 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Berwick?
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.