ZIP 04955 (New Sharon, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04955: 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 sits below Maine on after dark. It runs above Maine on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 04955: US-2 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04955: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 302 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 160 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
29.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across Maine.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 04955 is US-2, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04955 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| 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 04955 at a glance
| Population | 1,550 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,889 |
| Median home value | $172,862 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 04955
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04955?
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 04955?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04955: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04955?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04955?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04955 compare 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 04955?
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.