ZIP 04747 (Island Falls, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Aroostook 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
11 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Aroostook County compares with Maine
Aroostook County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Aroostook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Maine, Aroostook County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Maine on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Aroostook County: 37.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Aroostook County since 2015: 331 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.7% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
37.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04747 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04747 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Aroostook County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.8% 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
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 Aroostook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Aroostook County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 67 |
| US-1 | 40 |
| Main St | 39 |
| Houlton Rd | 30 |
| Caribou Rd | 22 |
| State Highway 11 | 18 |
| Masardis Rd | 16 |
| Van Buren Rd | 15 |
ZIP 04747 at a glance
| Population | 1,316 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,795 |
| Median home value | $118,486 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Aroostook 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 | 44 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 54 | +24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | -9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 50 | +0% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04747
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04747?
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Aroostook County (331 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04747?
Truck crashes in Aroostook County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04747?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Aroostook County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04747 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Aroostook County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04747?
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.