Maine in 2000
Deaths 169Fatal crashes 157Per 100,000 13.2US deaths 41,945
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2000.
In 2000, 169 people died in 157 fatal crashes in Maine, 13.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.9 nationally.
The death toll fell 7% from 181 in 1999 to 169 in 2000.
Maine accounted for 0.4% of the 41,945 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
28% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
40% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Tuesday was the most common day.
Compared with 1999 and the nation
| Measure | Maine 2000 | Maine 1999 | United States 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 169 | 181 | 41,945 |
| Fatal crashes | 157 | 168 | 37,526 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 13.2 | — | 14.9 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 28% | 35% | 35% |
Counties in 2000
Every county with a fatal crash in 2000, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 16 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 34 | 36 | 11.5 | 212 |
| York County | 21 | 21 | 9.5 | 210 |
| Kennebec County | 20 | 20 | 15.6 | 155 |
| Androscoggin County | 12 | 13 | 11.3 | 118 |
| Penobscot County | 12 | 13 | 8.3 | 187 |
| Somerset County | 10 | 13 | 25.3 | 97 |
| Hancock County | 8 | 10 | 17.6 | 108 |
| Aroostook County | 8 | 8 | 12.0 | 85 |
| Lincoln County | 6 | 6 | 16.4 | 44 |
| Sagadahoc County | 6 | 6 | 16.0 | 32 |
| Oxford County | 4 | 6 | 10.0 | 101 |
| Knox County | 4 | 4 | 9.8 | 44 |
| Washington County | 4 | 4 | 12.7 | 58 |
| Piscataquis County | 3 | 3 | 17.2 | 28 |
| Waldo County | 3 | 3 | 7.4 | 68 |
| Franklin County | 1–2 | 3 | 9.7 | 46 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Maine in 2000?
169 people in 157 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2000 file, or 13.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Maine had the most crash deaths in 2000?
Cumberland County with 36 deaths in 34 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2000 compare with 1999 in Maine?
169 deaths against 181 in 1999 (+-7%). Nationally the 2000 total was 41,945.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2000 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.