ZIP 04454 (Lambert Lake, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04454: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Washington County compares with Maine
Washington County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Washington County sits below Maine on garbage-truck share. It runs above Maine on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Washington County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Maine.
Overview
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 160 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04454 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 04454 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maine; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington 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 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Airline Rd | 65 |
| SR-1 | 17 |
| US-1 | 17 |
| Main St | 17 |
| Houlton Rd | 10 |
| North Rd | 7 |
| County Rd | 5 |
| Northfield Rd | 5 |
ZIP 04454 at a glance
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 22 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | -10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +10% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04454
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04454?
Washington County has had 246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04454?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04454?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04454 compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04454?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.