ZIP 04042 (Hollis Center, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04042: 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.
The headline for York County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 21% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 775 people and killed 42.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.9% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 04042 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (1), SR-112 (1), SR-117 (1), SR-202 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
42 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Their busiest month is August, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04042 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-11 | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| Sr-Bernard P Rines | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 04042 at a glance
| Population | 4,872 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,950 |
| Median home value | $339,201 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04042
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04042?
Since 2015, 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (775 injured, 42 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04042?
Truck crashes in York County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04042?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04042 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
York County records 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04042?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.