ZIP 04071 (Raymond, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04071: 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 has lower values than Maine for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 04071: US-302 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 04071.
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 1,983 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,076 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across 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
Within this area, US-302 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-26A (1), SR-302 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
77 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Maine: 3.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (14%).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04071 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-302, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-302 | 2 |
| SR-26A | 1 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr Cape Road | 1 |
| Sr-Shaker Road | 1 |
| Sr-Tandberg Trail | 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 04071 at a glance
| Population | 4,971 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,722 |
| Median home value | $414,421 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04071
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04071?
Since 2015, 1,983 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (1,076 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 04071?
US-302 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04071 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04071?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in December, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04071?
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 04071 compare with Maine?
Cumberland County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04071?
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.