ZIP 04992 (West Farmington, ME) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 04992: 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 |
Compared with Maine, Franklin County is lower on after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 04992: US-2 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04992 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 302 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 9 killed.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 48.2% across Maine.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
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 04992 is US-2, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Munson Rd (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Maine: 3.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 04992 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maine; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 29.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Maine), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| Munson Rd | 1 |
| 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 04992 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 04992
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 04992?
Since 2015, 302 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (160 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 04992?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 04992: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 04992?
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 04992?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 04992 compared 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 04992?
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.