ZIP 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04256: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04256 happened on SR-26 (2), US-202 (2), Gore Rd (1), SR-4 (1) and Ts-Harris Hill Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Their busiest month is July, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04256 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Androscoggin County.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Androscoggin County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Gore Rd | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 04256 at a glance
| Population | 3,134 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,914 |
| Median home value | $273,870 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 04256
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04256?
738 truck crashes have been reported in Androscoggin County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 436 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04256?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Androscoggin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04256?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Androscoggin County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04256 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Androscoggin County records 54.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04256?
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.