Maine in 2015
Deaths 156Fatal crashes 144Per 100,000 11.7US deaths 35,484
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 2015.
In 2015, 156 people died in 144 fatal crashes in Maine, 11.7 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.1 nationally.
The death toll rose 19% from 131 in 2014 to 156 in 2015.
Maine accounted for 0.4% of the 35,484 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
48.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
By FHWA road function class, the largest share was on major collector roads (28%).
42% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2014 and the nation
| Measure | Maine 2015 | Maine 2014 | United States 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 156 | 131 | 35,484 |
| Fatal crashes | 144 | 115 | 32,538 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 11.7 | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 49% | 37% | 28% |
Counties in 2015
Every county with a fatal crash in 2015, 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 | 19 | 21 | 9.5 | 210 |
| Aroostook County | 13 | 17 | 25.5 | 85 |
| Penobscot County | 16 | 16 | 10.2 | 187 |
| Cumberland County | 15 | 16 | 5.1 | 212 |
| Somerset County | 15 | 16 | 31.2 | 97 |
| Kennebec County | 13 | 14 | 10.9 | 155 |
| Oxford County | 10 | 11 | 18.3 | 101 |
| Androscoggin County | 10 | 10 | 8.7 | 118 |
| Hancock County | 8 | 8 | 14.0 | 108 |
| Washington County | 6 | 7 | 22.3 | 58 |
| Franklin County | 5 | 5 | 16.2 | 46 |
| Sagadahoc County | 4 | 4 | 10.6 | 32 |
| Knox County | 3 | 4 | 9.8 | 44 |
| Waldo County | 3 | 3 | 7.4 | 68 |
| Lincoln 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.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Maine in 2015?
156 people in 144 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2015 file, or 11.7 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Maine had the most crash deaths in 2015?
York County with 21 deaths in 19 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2015 compare with 2014 in Maine?
156 deaths against 131 in 2014 (+19%). Nationally the 2015 total was 35,484.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2015 national file (accident table, vehicle and person tables); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.