ZIP 04957 (Norridgewock, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04957: 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 |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 04957: US-2 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04957: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 600 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somerset County. They injured 328 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.8% 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 (3). It is followed by US-201A (1) and Ward Hill Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.4% in Maine.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04957 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Somerset County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-2 | 3 |
| US-201A | 1 |
| Ward Hill Road | 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 04957 at a glance
| Population | 4,006 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,931 |
| Median home value | $161,407 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04957
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 04957?
600 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 328 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 04957?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04957: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 04957?
The worst month is January: 11.5% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04957?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 04957 compare with Maine?
The yearly rate is 100.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04957?
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.