ZIP 04662 (Northeast Harbor, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04662: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hancock County at a glance: 1 in 53 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 3.4% across Maine.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 340 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04662 since 2015: SR-3 (1) and Village Green Way (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04662 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.3% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 |
| 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 04662 at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,214 |
| Median home value | $708,391 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 04662
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04662?
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (202 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04662?
The worst month is December: 11.8% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04662?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04662 compared with Maine?
Hancock County records 50.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04662?
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.