ZIP 04017 (Chebeague Island, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Maine
Cumberland County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cumberland County sits below Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cumberland County: October garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 1,983 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 1,076 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04017 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-295 (2) and US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 77 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of them).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04017 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 2 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 282 |
| I-295 | 212 |
| Roosevelt Trl | 69 |
| Main St | 52 |
| SR-1 | 42 |
| Congress St | 33 |
| Forest Av | 33 |
| US-1 | 32 |
ZIP 04017 at a glance
| Population | 555 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,639 |
| Median home value | $649,822 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 114 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 146 | +28% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 160 | +9% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 159 | -0% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 114 a year in the 1990s and 159 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04017
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04017?
Cumberland County has had 1,983 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,076 people and killing 29.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04017?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in December, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04017?
77 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04017 compare with Maine?
Cumberland County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04017?
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.