ZIP 04921 (Brooks, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04921: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Maine, Waldo County is lower on 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).
The headline for Waldo County: January 13.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waldo County since 2015: 113 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.2% in Maine.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.5% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04921 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 04921 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waldo County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Maine.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
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 (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 04921 at a glance
| Population | 1,775 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,646 |
| Median home value | $200,728 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04921
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04921?
Waldo County has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04921?
January has the most truck crashes in Waldo County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04921?
Since 2015, Waldo County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 04921 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Waldo County has 45.9 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 04921?
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.