ZIP 04261 (Newry, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04261: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Maine on 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).
The headline for Oxford County: January worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oxford County. They injured 211 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.6% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 27.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 04261 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04261 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oxford County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- With 27.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Oxford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 04261 at a glance
| Population | 268 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,833 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04261
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04261?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oxford County (211 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04261?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04261?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oxford County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04261 compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04261?
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.