ZIP 04841 (Rockland, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Maine
Knox County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 11.5% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Knox 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, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 04841 at a glance: US-1 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 04841.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-1 (1) and Sr- 17 Heald Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04841 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Sr- 17 Heald Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| Augusta Rd | 12 |
| Main St | 12 |
| Camden Rd | 10 |
| Atlantic Hwy | 10 |
| Heald Hwy | 8 |
| Commercial St | 7 |
| Old County Rd | 7 |
| West St | 6 |
ZIP 04841 at a glance
| Population | 7,035 |
| Density | 212 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,533 |
| Median home value | $266,209 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +26% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | -25% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04841
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04841?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 109 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 04841?
US-1 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04841 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04841?
The worst month is October: 12.2% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04841?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04841 compared with Maine?
Knox County records 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04841?
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.