ZIP 04240 (Lewiston, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04240: 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 |
Androscoggin County sits below Maine on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Androscoggin County at a glance: July garbage-truck crashes peak in July (23% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 738 crashes involving commercial trucks in Androscoggin County since 2015: 436 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04240 since 2015: SR-196 (2), SR-9 (2), US-202 (2), I-95 (1) and SR-132 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Their busiest month is July, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04240 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-196 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Sr-Lewiston Road | 1 |
| Ts-Harris Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Merrow Rd | 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 04240 at a glance
| Population | 38,324 |
| Density | 433 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,393 |
| Median home value | $234,931 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 04240
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04240?
738 truck crashes have been reported in Androscoggin County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 436 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04240?
Truck crashes in Androscoggin County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04240?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Androscoggin County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04240 compared with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Androscoggin County has 54.5 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04240?
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.