ZIP 04481 (Sebec, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04481: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Piscataquis County at a glance: 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
July has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.8% 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 04481 since 2015.
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 04481 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 22.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 04481 at a glance
| Population | 547 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,545 |
| Median home value | $239,109 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 04481
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04481?
Piscataquis County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04481?
Truck crashes in Piscataquis County peak in July, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04481?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Piscataquis County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04481 compared with Maine?
Piscataquis County records 41.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04481?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.