Maine in 2012
Deaths 164Fatal crashes 151Per 100,000 12.3US deaths 33,782
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 2012.
In 2012, 164 people died in 151 fatal crashes in Maine, 12.3 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.8 nationally.
The death toll rose 21% from 136 in 2011 to 164 in 2012.
Maine accounted for 0.5% of the 33,782 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
38.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2011 and the nation
| Measure | Maine 2012 | Maine 2011 | United States 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 164 | 136 | 33,782 |
| Fatal crashes | 151 | 126 | 31,006 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 12.3 | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 38% | 33% | 31% |
Counties in 2012
Every county with a fatal crash in 2012, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County | 27 | 29 | 13.2 | 210 |
| Penobscot County | 18 | 20 | 12.8 | 187 |
| Cumberland County | 18 | 19 | 6.1 | 212 |
| Kennebec County | 14 | 16 | 12.5 | 155 |
| Hancock County | 13 | 15 | 26.3 | 108 |
| Aroostook County | 9 | 10 | 15.0 | 85 |
| Oxford County | 9 | 10 | 16.7 | 101 |
| Somerset County | 9 | 9 | 17.5 | 97 |
| Lincoln County | 8 | 8 | 21.9 | 44 |
| Androscoggin County | 7 | 8 | 6.9 | 118 |
| Washington County | 6 | 6 | 19.1 | 58 |
| Franklin County | 5 | 6 | 19.4 | 46 |
| Waldo County | 4 | 4 | 9.8 | 68 |
| Sagadahoc County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 32 |
| Knox County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 44 |
| Piscataquis County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 28 |
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 2012?
164 people in 151 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2012 file, or 12.3 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Maine had the most crash deaths in 2012?
York County with 29 deaths in 27 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2012 compare with 2011 in Maine?
164 deaths against 136 in 2011 (+21%). Nationally the 2012 total was 33,782.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2012 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.