ZIP 04216 (Andover, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04216: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Maine on 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).
The headline for Oxford County: January worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oxford County. They injured 211 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
27.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 04216.
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 04216 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Oxford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 04216 at a glance
| Population | 578 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,361 |
| Median home value | $181,097 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 04216
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04216?
Oxford County has had 365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04216?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04216?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Oxford County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04216 compare with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Oxford County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04216?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.