ZIP 04943 (Hartland, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04943: 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.
Somerset County at a glance: January 11.5% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 600 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somerset County. They injured 328 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in Maine.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 04943 happened on I-95 (1), SR-151 (1) and SR-152 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04943 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Somerset County.
- With 25.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 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 04943 at a glance
| Population | 1,602 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,141 |
| Median home value | $150,561 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04943
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04943?
Somerset County has had 600 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 328 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04943?
The worst month is January: 11.5% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04943?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Somerset County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04943 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 100.4 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04943?
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.