ZIP 04083 (Springvale, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04083: 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 sits below Maine on 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 ZIP 04083: SR-4 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04083: 3 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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
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 04083 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (1), SR-99 (1) and Spaulding Tpke (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Their busiest month is August, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04083 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-4 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 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 04083 at a glance
| Population | 4,833 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,207 |
| Median home value | $269,547 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 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 04083
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04083?
1,475 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 775 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 04083?
SR-4 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04083 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04083?
Truck crashes in York County peak in December, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04083?
Since 2015, York County has reported 42 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04083 compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 57.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04083?
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.