ZIP 04092 (Westbrook, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04092: 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 |
Compared with Maine, Cumberland County is lower on 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 Cumberland County: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,983 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 1,076 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04092 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (2), SR-22 (2), SR-26 (2), District Rd (1) and Riverside St (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04092 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| District Rd | 1 |
| Riverside St | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr-Bernard P Rines | 1 |
| Sr-Tandberg Trail | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 04092 at a glance
| Population | 20,775 |
| Density | 467 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,038 |
| Median home value | $382,807 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 114 to 159. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 04092
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04092?
1,983 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 1,076 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04092?
December has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04092?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 77 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04092 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04092?
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.