ZIP 04543 (Damariscotta, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04543: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
9 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Maine
Lincoln County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 04543 at a glance: SR-1 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04543 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by E Pond Rd (1), US-1 (1) and US-1B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04543 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| E Pond Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-1B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Hwy | 17 |
| Route One | 15 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Bath Rd | 12 |
| Boothbay Rd | 11 |
| Wiscasset Rd | 8 |
| Gardiner Rd | 5 |
| U.S. Highway 1 | 5 |
ZIP 04543 at a glance
| Population | 2,192 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,423 |
| Median home value | $353,889 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +60% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04543
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04543?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (109 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 04543?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04543 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04543?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in January, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04543?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04543 compared with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04543?
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.