ZIP 04443 (Guilford, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04443: 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
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 |
Compared with Maine, Piscataquis County is lower 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.
Piscataquis County at a glance: 6.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Maine.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Piscataquis County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04443 since 2015: SR-6 (1). No single road stands out.
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 04443 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Piscataquis County.
- With 22.8% 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 Piscataquis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 1 |
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 04443 at a glance
| Population | 2,211 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,990 |
| Median home value | $159,642 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04443
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04443?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Piscataquis County (50 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04443?
Truck crashes in Piscataquis County peak in July, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04443?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Piscataquis County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04443 compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 41.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Piscataquis County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04443?
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.