ZIP 04038 (Gorham, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04038: 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.
Cumberland County at a glance: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 1,983 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,076 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 04038 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (2), SR-22 (2), SR-26 (2), District Rd (1) and Riverside St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 77 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04038 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; 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
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-95 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| District Rd | 1 |
| Riverside St | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 04038 at a glance
| Population | 18,300 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,312 |
| Median home value | $459,189 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 114 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 159. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 04038
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04038?
1,983 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 1,076 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04038?
The worst month is December: 9.9% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04038?
77 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04038 compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04038?
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.