ZIP 04652 (Lubec, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04652: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
4 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Washington County compares with Maine
Washington County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Maine, Washington County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Washington County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maine: 2.6).
Overview
Washington County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 04652.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04652 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Airline Rd | 65 |
| SR-1 | 17 |
| US-1 | 17 |
| Main St | 17 |
| Houlton Rd | 10 |
| North Rd | 7 |
| County Rd | 5 |
| Northfield Rd | 5 |
ZIP 04652 at a glance
| Population | 1,525 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,083 |
| Median home value | $190,492 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 22 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 20 | -10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +10% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04652
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04652?
Washington County has had 246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04652?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04652?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04652 compare with Maine?
Washington County records 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04652?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.