Maine in 2005
Deaths 169Fatal crashes 151Per 100,000 12.8US deaths 43,510
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 2005.
In 2005, 169 people died in 151 fatal crashes in Maine, 12.8 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 13% from 194 in 2004 to 169 in 2005.
Maine accounted for 0.4% of the 43,510 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
33.1% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Wednesday was the most common day.
Compared with 2004 and the nation
| Measure | Maine 2005 | Maine 2004 | United States 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 169 | 194 | 43,510 |
| Fatal crashes | 151 | 178 | 39,252 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 12.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 33% | 36% | 35% |
Counties in 2005
Every county with a fatal crash in 2005, 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 | 23 | 28 | 8.9 | 212 |
| York County | 21 | 25 | 11.4 | 210 |
| Kennebec County | 17 | 18 | 14.0 | 155 |
| Penobscot County | 14 | 17 | 10.8 | 187 |
| Somerset County | 12 | 14 | 27.3 | 97 |
| Hancock County | 13 | 13 | 22.8 | 108 |
| Oxford County | 9 | 9 | 15.0 | 101 |
| Sagadahoc County | 7 | 9 | 23.9 | 32 |
| Androscoggin County | 8 | 8 | 6.9 | 118 |
| Aroostook County | 6 | 6 | 9.0 | 85 |
| Waldo County | 5 | 5 | 12.3 | 68 |
| Franklin County | 4 | 4 | 12.9 | 46 |
| Piscataquis County | 4 | 4 | 22.9 | 28 |
| Washington County | 4 | 4 | 12.7 | 58 |
| Lincoln County | 1–2 | 3 | 8.2 | 44 |
| Knox County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 44 |
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
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Maine in 2005?
169 people in 151 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2005 file, or 12.8 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Maine had the most crash deaths in 2005?
Cumberland County with 28 deaths in 23 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2005 compare with 2004 in Maine?
169 deaths against 194 in 2004 (+-13%). Nationally the 2005 total was 43,510.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2005 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.