ZIP 04442 (Greenville Junction, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04442: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Piscataquis 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
4 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Piscataquis County compares with Maine
Piscataquis County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Piscataquis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Piscataquis County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.2 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Piscataquis County sits below Maine on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Piscataquis County: 6.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maine: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Piscataquis County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 04442.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04442 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.8% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter 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 Piscataquis 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 (Piscataquis County) |
|---|---|
| W Main St | 8 |
| Greenville Rd | 6 |
| State Highway 150 | 6 |
| Elm St | 5 |
| Main Rd | 5 |
| Milo Rd | 5 |
| Rockwood Rd | 4 |
| Water St | 3 |
ZIP 04442 at a glance
| Population | 208 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Piscataquis 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +95% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -14% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04442
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04442?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Piscataquis County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 50 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04442?
The worst month is July: 11.5% of truck crashes in Piscataquis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04442?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Piscataquis County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04442 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Piscataquis County records 41.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04442?
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.