ZIP 04848 (Islesboro, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04848: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waldo 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 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waldo County compares with Maine
Waldo County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waldo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waldo County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Waldo County has lower values than Maine for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Waldo County: January 13.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waldo County. They injured 113 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
21.5% 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 04848 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04848 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Waldo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waldo County) |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Hwy | 12 |
| E Main St | 11 |
| Belfast Augusta Rd | 8 |
| SR-3 | 7 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| Belmont Av | 7 |
| Searsport Av | 6 |
| US-1 | 6 |
ZIP 04848 at a glance
| Population | 636 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,438 |
| Median home value | $307,692 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waldo 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04848
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04848?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Waldo County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 113 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04848?
January has the most truck crashes in Waldo County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04848?
Since 2015, Waldo County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04848 compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 45.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waldo County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04848?
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.