ZIP 04352 (Mount Vernon, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04352: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kennebec 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 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kennebec County compares with Maine
Kennebec County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kennebec County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kennebec County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.9% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Maine, Kennebec County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kennebec County at a glance: January worst month: 13.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kennebec County. They injured 471 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 49.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
19.7% 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 04352 since 2015: SR-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 41 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (20%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04352 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kennebec County.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kennebec County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kennebec County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kennebec County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 241 |
| Main St | 32 |
| Water St | 22 |
| Western Ave | 21 |
| Kennedy Memorial Dr | 20 |
| US-202 | 17 |
| I-295 | 15 |
| N Belfast Ave | 13 |
ZIP 04352 at a glance
| Population | 1,716 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,395 |
| Median home value | $266,049 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kennebec 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 | 58 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 66 | +13% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 62 | -6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 70 | +13% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04352
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04352?
854 truck crashes have been reported in Kennebec County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 471 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04352?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Kennebec County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04352?
Garbage trucks were involved in 41 reported crashes in Kennebec County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04352 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kennebec County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04352?
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.