ZIP 04222 (Durham, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04222: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Androscoggin 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 Androscoggin County compares with Maine
Androscoggin County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Androscoggin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.5 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Maine, Androscoggin County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 04222: I-295 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04222: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 738 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Androscoggin County. They injured 436 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
I-295 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 04222 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-196 (2), I-95 (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Their busiest month is July, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04222 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Androscoggin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Androscoggin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 3 |
| SR-196 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Sr-Lewiston Road | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Androscoggin County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 57 |
| Auburn Rd | 38 |
| Lisbon St | 36 |
| Center St | 36 |
| Washington (North) St | 36 |
| Minot Ave | 30 |
| Washington (South) St | 25 |
| Main St | 23 |
ZIP 04222 at a glance
| Population | 4,262 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,181 |
| Median home value | $325,021 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Androscoggin 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 | 57 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 64 | +13% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 57 | -10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | +14% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04222
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04222?
738 truck crashes have been reported in Androscoggin County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 436 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 04222?
Since 2015, I-295 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04222: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04222?
Truck crashes in Androscoggin County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04222?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Androscoggin County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04222 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Androscoggin County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04222?
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.