ZIP 04088 (Waterford, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04088: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oxford 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
11 of 365 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oxford County compares with Maine
Oxford County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oxford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oxford County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.0% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.6% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.6% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Oxford County has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oxford County at a glance: January worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Oxford County has recorded 365 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.6% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
27.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04088 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-26 (1), SR-5 (1) and Waterford Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04088 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Oxford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| Waterford Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oxford County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 61 |
| Us Route 2 | 12 |
| Ossipee Trl | 11 |
| Mayville Rd | 11 |
| Pequawket Trl | 8 |
| St Rte 26 | 7 |
| Turner St | 6 |
| Route 118, Waterford Road | 6 |
ZIP 04088 at a glance
| Population | 1,269 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $276,555 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oxford 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 | 20 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 27 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | +18% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04088
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04088?
365 truck crashes have been reported in Oxford County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 211 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04088?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04088?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oxford County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04088 compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04088?
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.