ZIP 04675 (Seal Harbor, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04675: 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 sits below Maine on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 202 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04675 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1) and Village Green Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 04675 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 |
| 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 04675 at a glance
| Population | 123 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $554,458 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04675
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04675?
Hancock County has had 340 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 202 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04675?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in December, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04675?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04675 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 50.6 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04675?
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.