ZIP 04287 (Bowdoin, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04287: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sagadahoc 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
14 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sagadahoc County compares with Maine
Sagadahoc County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sagadahoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Sagadahoc County has lower values than Maine for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sagadahoc County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 3.4% across Maine.
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sagadahoc County. They injured 131 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
16.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04287 since 2015: SR-196 (2), Sr-Lewiston Road (2), I-295 (1), I-95 (1) and SR-132 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.3% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 04287 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sagadahoc County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021 and 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sagadahoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-196 | 2 |
| Sr-Lewiston Road | 2 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Sr-Route 197 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sagadahoc County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 54 |
| Lewiston Rd | 25 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Leeman Hwy | 11 |
| Bypass Dr | 9 |
| SR-1 | 9 |
| River Rd | 5 |
| Us Route 1 | 5 |
ZIP 04287 at a glance
| Population | 3,188 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,239 |
| Median home value | $286,137 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sagadahoc 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04287
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04287?
Sagadahoc County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 131 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04287?
Truck crashes in Sagadahoc County peak in October, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04287?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sagadahoc County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04287 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sagadahoc County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04287?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.