ZIP 04609 (Bar Harbor, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04609: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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 340 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Maine
Hancock County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.3% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.6% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Hancock County has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hancock County at a glance: 1 in 53 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 3.4% in Maine.
Overview
Police reported 340 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 202 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04609 happened on SR-3 (1), Sr- Rte 3 (1) and Village Green Way (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 04609 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.3% 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Sr- Rte 3 | 1 |
| Village Green Way | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Airline Rd | 23 |
| SR-1 | 23 |
| High St | 19 |
| Bangor Rd | 17 |
| Main St | 13 |
| Bar Harbor Rd | 11 |
| Front Ridge Rd | 10 |
| Bucksport Rd | 8 |
ZIP 04609 at a glance
| Population | 5,244 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,180 |
| Median home value | $545,099 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 25 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | +37% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04609
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04609?
340 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 202 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04609?
The worst month is December: 11.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04609?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04609 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Hancock County records 50.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04609?
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.