ZIP 04239 (Jay, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04239: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
9 of 302 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Maine
Franklin County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Franklin County sits below Maine on after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 04239: SR-108 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 04239.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 302 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.8% 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 04239 is SR-108, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Munson Rd (1), SR-140 (1) and US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04239 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-108; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 29.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-108 | 2 |
| Munson Rd | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 32 |
| Wilton Rd | 32 |
| New Vineyard Rd | 29 |
| The Arnold Trl | 24 |
| Farmington Falls Rd | 16 |
| Rangeley Rd | 15 |
| Us Rt 2 | 13 |
| Franklin Rd | 8 |
ZIP 04239 at a glance
| Population | 4,657 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,238 |
| Median home value | $163,998 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 26 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 25 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 25 | -1% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04239
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04239?
302 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 160 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 04239?
SR-108 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04239 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04239?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04239?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04239 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 83.0 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04239?
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.