ZIP 04547 (Friendship, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04547: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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
6 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Maine
Knox County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Knox County sits below Maine on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 04547 at a glance: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04547: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 181 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-1 (1) and US-1B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04547 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-1B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| Augusta Rd | 12 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Camden Rd | 10 |
| Atlantic Hwy | 10 |
| Heald Hwy | 8 |
| Commercial St | 7 |
| Old County Rd | 7 |
| West St | 6 |
ZIP 04547 at a glance
| Population | 1,213 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,625 |
| Median home value | $275,391 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +26% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | -25% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04547
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04547?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (109 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 04547?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04547 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04547?
The worst month is October: 12.2% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04547?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04547 compare with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 36.6 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04547?
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.