ZIP 04938 (Farmington, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04938: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
9 of 302 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Maine
Franklin County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Maine for after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 04938: US-2 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 04938.
Overview
Since 2015, 302 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 160 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.4% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Munson Rd (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04938 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Maine; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| Munson Rd | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 32 |
| Wilton Rd | 32 |
| New Vineyard Rd | 29 |
| The Arnold Trl | 24 |
| Farmington Falls Rd | 16 |
| Rangeley Rd | 15 |
| Us Rt 2 | 13 |
| Franklin Rd | 8 |
ZIP 04938 at a glance
| Population | 10,542 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,704 |
| Median home value | $186,578 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 26 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 25 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 25 | -1% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04938
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04938?
Franklin County has had 302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 04938?
US-2 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04938 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04938?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 04938?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04938 compared with Maine?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 83.0 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04938?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.