ZIP 04548 (Georgetown, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04548: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sagadahoc 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
14 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sagadahoc County compares with Maine
Sagadahoc County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sagadahoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Maine, Sagadahoc County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Sagadahoc County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 3.4% for Maine.
Overview
Sagadahoc County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 131 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04548 since 2015: Us-Route 1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04548 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021 and 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sagadahoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Route 1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sagadahoc County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 54 |
| Lewiston Rd | 25 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Leeman Hwy | 11 |
| Bypass Dr | 9 |
| SR-1 | 9 |
| River Rd | 5 |
| Us Route 1 | 5 |
ZIP 04548 at a glance
| Population | 1,012 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,250 |
| Median home value | $433,026 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sagadahoc 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04548
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04548?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Sagadahoc County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 131 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04548?
The worst month is October: 14.0% of truck crashes in Sagadahoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04548?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sagadahoc County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04548 compare with Maine?
Sagadahoc County records 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04548?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.