NNE SWANA

Solid Waste Association of North America

Motorcyclist dies in collision with Trash Truck

Safety

A fatal incident that occurred on Tuesday, August 17 in Milbridge, ME.

A 61-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a garbage truck on Cherryfield Stretch.

The victim allegedly was in the oncoming lane to pass traffic when his motorcycle struck a turning trash truck.

SWANA HQ did not know the owner of the truck and would appreciate us sharing that information should you determine it. Further details are available via the link below.

https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/maine-news/motorcyclist-dies-in-collision-with-trash-truck/

This is the first solid waste-related fatality that we have confirmed in Maine this year and is the third one to occur in New England in August.

Thanks,

Al Sabino, Safety Ambassador NNE SWANA

“Hello NNE Chapter Members:

On March 16, SWANA issued a press release summarizing our 2019 fatality data, which included at least 53 solid waste worker deaths in the United States and Canada. The number of worker fatalities recorded in 2019 was fewer than in 2018, but was above the historical average.  The most common cause of death was being struck by one’s own waste vehicle, followed by single vehicle accidents involving only a waste vehicle. Over 40 percent of worker fatalities were a result of one of these two causes.

It has a summary by type of solid waste / recycling operation, a comparison of total #’s from 2018 to 2019, and an interactive map which provides additional information by area.

Please be healthy and safe, and take the proper precautions related to COVID-19.  Thanks.

SWANA 2019 Solid Waste Fatality Data

Sincerely, Al.”