Wells, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wells: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wells 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 has lower values than Maine for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Wells: SR-4 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wells.
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 154 truck crashes were reported in Wells 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-95 (2), SR-99 (1) and Sr-Log Cabin Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
42 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
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 Wells fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| 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 |
Wells at a glance
| Population | 11,940 |
| Land area | 57.7 sq mi |
| Density | 207 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04090) | $88,024 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04090) | $485,357 |
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 Wells
How many truck accidents are there in Wells?
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 Wells?
Since 2015, SR-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wells: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wells?
December has the most truck crashes in York County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wells?
42 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Wells compare with Maine for truck crashes?
York County records 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wells?
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.