ZIP 04086 (Topsham, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04086: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sagadahoc 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
14 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sagadahoc County compares with Maine
Sagadahoc County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sagadahoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Maine, Sagadahoc County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Sagadahoc County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 3.4% for Maine.
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sagadahoc County. They injured 131 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04086 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-295 (2), SR-196 (2), SR-9 (1), Sr-Lewiston Road (1) and Us-Route 1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04086 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021 and 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sagadahoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 2 |
| SR-196 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Sr-Lewiston Road | 1 |
| Us-Route 1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sagadahoc County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 54 |
| Lewiston Rd | 25 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Leeman Hwy | 11 |
| Bypass Dr | 9 |
| SR-1 | 9 |
| River Rd | 5 |
| Us Route 1 | 5 |
ZIP 04086 at a glance
| Population | 9,706 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,028 |
| Median home value | $361,090 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sagadahoc 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +4% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04086
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04086?
Sagadahoc County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 131 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04086?
October has the most truck crashes in Sagadahoc County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04086?
Since 2015, Sagadahoc County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04086 compare with Maine?
Sagadahoc County records 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04086?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.