ZIP 04925 (Caratunk, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04925: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Somerset 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 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with Maine
Somerset County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.4 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Somerset County: January 11.5% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 600 crashes involving commercial trucks in Somerset County since 2015: 328 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.8% 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 04925 since 2015: US-201 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04925 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maine; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-201 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 100 |
| Main St | 69 |
| Us Rte 201 | 27 |
| Norridgewock Rd | 27 |
| Waterville Rd | 26 |
| Canaan Rd | 18 |
| Madison Ave | 16 |
| Skowhegan Rd | 15 |
ZIP 04925 at a glance
| Population | 101 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,235 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 46 | +21% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 46 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 50 | +9% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04925
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04925?
Somerset County has had 600 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 328 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04925?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04925?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04925 compared with Maine?
The yearly rate is 100.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04925?
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.