ZIP 04969 (Plymouth, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04969: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Penobscot 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
6.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Penobscot County compares with Maine
Penobscot County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Penobscot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.0 | 57.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.9% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 26.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 48.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Maine, Penobscot County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Penobscot County at a glance: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 24% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,066 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Penobscot County. They injured 771 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.8% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.9% 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 04969 since 2015: I-95 (2) and SR-152 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Maine: 3.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (24%).
They recorded 6.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04969 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Maine; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Penobscot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Penobscot County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 417 |
| Main Rd | 49 |
| Broadway | 24 |
| Main St | 23 |
| Hammond St | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 14 |
| Western Av | 14 |
| Airline Rd | 13 |
ZIP 04969 at a glance
| Population | 1,319 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,964 |
| Median home value | $190,910 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Penobscot 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 | 77 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 87 | +13% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 89 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 89 | +1% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 77 to 89. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04969
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04969?
Penobscot County has had 1,066 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 771 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 04969?
February has the most truck crashes in Penobscot County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 04969?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Penobscot County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04969 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Penobscot County has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Maine has 57.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 04969?
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.