ZIP 04253 (Livermore, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04253: 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 has lower values than Maine for 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 is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 23% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 738 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Androscoggin County. They injured 436 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04253 happened on SR-108 (2), SR-4 (2) and SR-140 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (23% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04253 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Androscoggin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 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 04253 at a glance
| Population | 1,868 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,441 |
| Median home value | $223,778 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 04253
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04253?
Androscoggin County has had 738 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 436 people and killing 20.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04253?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Androscoggin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04253?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Androscoggin County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04253 compare with Maine?
Androscoggin County records 54.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04253?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.