ZIP 04006 (Biddeford Pool, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04006: 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 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 ZIP 04006: I-95 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04006 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.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 04006 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-112 (1), Sr-Log Cabin Rd (1) and Water St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
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 ZIP 04006 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in York County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-112 | 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 |
ZIP 04006 at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 238 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04006
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04006?
1,475 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 775 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 04006?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04006 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04006?
Truck crashes in York County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04006?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04006 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 ZIP 04006?
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.