ZIP 04271 (Paris, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04271: 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
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).
Oxford County at a glance: January worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Oxford County has recorded 365 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 54.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.0% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-117 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Gore Rd (1), SR-26 (1) and Sr-Bakerstown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04271 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oxford County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-117, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.6% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 2 |
| Gore Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| Sr-Bakerstown Rd | 1 |
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 04271 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04271
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04271?
Oxford County has had 365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 04271?
Since 2015, SR-117 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04271: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04271?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04271?
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 04271 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 04271?
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.