ZIP 04553 (Newcastle, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04553: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lincoln County: January worst month: 13.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04553 since 2015 were spread across roads: E Pond Rd (1), SR-1 (1), US-1 (1) and US-1B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04553 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.9% 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
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| E Pond Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 04553 at a glance
| Population | 1,913 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,868 |
| Median home value | $396,095 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04553
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04553?
Lincoln County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04553?
The worst month is January: 13.4% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04553?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04553 compared with Maine?
Lincoln County records 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04553?
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.