ZIP 04281 (South Paris, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04281: 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 has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Maine on 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
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oxford County. They injured 211 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 04281 is SR-117, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. 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 04281 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-117; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 32.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 27.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 04281 at a glance
| Population | 5,317 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,137 |
| Median home value | $252,538 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 04281
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04281?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oxford County (211 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 04281?
SR-117 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04281 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04281?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04281?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Oxford County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04281 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04281?
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.