ZIP 04072 (Saco, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04072: 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 |
Compared with Maine, York County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 04072: I-95 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04072 since 2015.
Overview
York County has recorded 1,475 truck crashes since 2015, with 775 people injured and 42 killed.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-112 (2), SR-22 (2) and District Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
42 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
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 04072 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-112 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| District Rd | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr-Bernard P Rines | 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 04072 at a glance
| Population | 20,819 |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,241 |
| Median home value | $412,600 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 04072
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04072?
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 04072?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04072 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04072?
The worst month is December: 11.6% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04072 compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04072?
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.