ZIP 04001 (Acton, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in York County, 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 |
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.
York County at a glance: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (21%).
Overview
Police reported 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 775 people were injured and 42 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.9% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04001 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (1) and Spaulding Tpke (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 42 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (21%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04001 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-11 | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 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 |
ZIP 04001 at a glance
| Population | 2,721 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Median home value | $332,834 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04001
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04001?
1,475 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 775 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04001?
The worst month is December: 11.6% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04001?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04001 compare with Maine?
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 ZIP 04001?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.