ZIP 04901 (Waterville, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kennebec 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kennebec County compares with Maine
Kennebec County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kennebec County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kennebec County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.9% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 19.1% | 24.8% | same |
Kennebec County sits below Maine on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kennebec County at a glance: January 13.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Kennebec County has recorded 854 truck crashes since 2015, with 471 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.9% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04901 since 2015: SR-104 (3) and SR-139 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 41 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (20% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04901 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kennebec County.
- 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 Kennebec County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 3 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kennebec County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 241 |
| Main St | 32 |
| Water St | 22 |
| Western Ave | 21 |
| Kennedy Memorial Dr | 20 |
| US-202 | 17 |
| I-295 | 15 |
| N Belfast Ave | 13 |
ZIP 04901 at a glance
| Population | 27,870 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,403 |
| Median home value | $204,717 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kennebec 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 | 58 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 66 | +13% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 62 | -6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 70 | +13% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 70 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, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04901
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04901?
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kennebec County (471 injured, 20 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04901?
Truck crashes in Kennebec County peak in January, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 41 reported crashes in Kennebec County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04901 compare with Maine?
Kennebec County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.4 across Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04901?
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.