Sanford, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sanford 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Sanford at a glance: SR-4 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Sanford.
Overview
York County has recorded 1,475 truck crashes since 2015, with 775 people injured and 42 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 103 truck crashes were reported in Sanford 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.9% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sanford is SR-4, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Their busiest month is August, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sanford fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- 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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 |
Sanford at a glance
| Population | 22,497 |
| Land area | 47.8 sq mi |
| Density | 471 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04073) | $72,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04073) | $280,773 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 70 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 128. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Sanford
How many truck accidents are there in Sanford?
Since 2015, 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (775 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sanford?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sanford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sanford?
The worst month is December: 11.6% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sanford?
Since 2015, York County has reported 42 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sanford compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sanford?
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.