West Kennebunk, ME truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Kennebunk: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Kennebunk 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 |
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.
The headline for West Kennebunk: SR-4 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Kennebunk since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 775 people were injured and 42 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in West Kennebunk since 2015; patterns below come from York County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 47.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
15.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across 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-112 (1) and SR-99 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Kennebunk fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-112 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Sr-Log Cabin Rd | 1 |
| Water St | 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 |
West Kennebunk at a glance
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 04043) | $107,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 04043) | $488,205 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Kennebunk
How many truck crashes happen in West Kennebunk?
1,475 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 775 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Kennebunk?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Kennebunk since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Kennebunk?
Truck crashes in York County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Kennebunk?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does West Kennebunk 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Kennebunk?
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.