ZIP 04863 (Vinalhaven, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04863: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Knox County: 4.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maine: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 181 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04863 since 2015.
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 04863 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- 29.7% 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
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 04863 at a glance
| Population | 1,216 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,963 |
| Median home value | $503,475 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04863
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04863?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 109 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04863?
The worst month is October: 12.2% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04863?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04863 compare with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 36.6 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04863?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.