ZIP 04043 (Kennebunk, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04043: 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.
ZIP 04043 at a glance: SR-4 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04043 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,475 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 775 people and killed 42.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.9% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across 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
SR-4 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 04043 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (2), SR-99 (1) and Sr-Log Cabin Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 42 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (21% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04043 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 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 04043 at a glance
| Population | 11,820 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,804 |
| Median home value | $488,205 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 70 to 128. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 04043
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04043?
York County has had 1,475 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 775 people and killing 42.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 04043?
Since 2015, SR-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04043: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04043?
Truck crashes in York County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04043?
Since 2015, York County has reported 42 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04043 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 04043?
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.