ZIP 04238 (Hebron, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04238: 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 15.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 365 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oxford County since 2015: 211 people were injured and 16 were 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 04238 is SR-117, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Gore Rd (1), SR-26 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04238 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-117; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 32.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 27.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Oxford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 2 |
| Gore Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr-Bakerstown Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Harris Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Merrow 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 04238 at a glance
| Population | 1,105 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,550 |
| Median home value | $240,372 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04238
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04238?
365 truck crashes have been reported in Oxford County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 211 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 04238?
Since 2015, SR-117 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04238: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04238?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04238?
Since 2015, Oxford County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04238 compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04238?
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.