ZIP 04988 (Unity, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04988: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waldo 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
11 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waldo County compares with Maine
Waldo County against Maine and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waldo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waldo County | Maine | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 57.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 26.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 48.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 19.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Maine, Waldo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Maine on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Waldo County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waldo County. They injured 113 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 48.2% for Maine.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 21.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Maine: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04988 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-139 (1) and Sr-N Palermo Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.4% across Maine.
Route planning tips for ZIP 04988 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waldo County.
- 31.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Waldo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-139 | 1 |
| Sr-N Palermo Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waldo County) |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Hwy | 12 |
| E Main St | 11 |
| Belfast Augusta Rd | 8 |
| SR-3 | 7 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| Belmont Av | 7 |
| Searsport Av | 6 |
| US-1 | 6 |
ZIP 04988 at a glance
| Population | 1,894 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,929 |
| Median home value | $220,969 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waldo 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 04988
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 04988?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waldo County (113 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04988?
Truck crashes in Waldo County peak in January, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 04988?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Waldo County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 04988 compare with Maine for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waldo County, vs 57.4 for Maine.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 04988?
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.