Center Harbor, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Harbor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Harbor and Belknap County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Belknap County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Belknap County compares with New Hampshire
Belknap County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Belknap County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 30.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 29.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.7% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with New Hampshire, Belknap County is lower on after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Belknap County: December worst month: 13.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Belknap County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Center Harbor since 2015, this page uses Belknap County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Center Harbor happened on SR-104 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Center Harbor fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; adjust start times where you can.
- With 27.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Belknap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Belknap County) |
|---|---|
| Laconia Rd | 8 |
| SR-104 | 3 |
| Gilford Ave & Gunstock Hill Rd | 2 |
| I 93 Mm 70.6 | 2 |
| Intersection Of Route 104 & I-93N | 2 |
| Intersection Of Route 3 And Route 25B | 2 |
| Laconia Rd @ 5 Tilton Rd | 2 |
| Miles S Of 93 N & 23 | 2 |
Center Harbor at a glance
| Population | 1,047 |
| Land area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03226) | $107,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03226) | $463,461 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Belknap County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +67% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +3% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Harbor
How many truck crashes happen in Center Harbor?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center Harbor?
Truck crashes in Belknap County peak in December, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Harbor?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Center Harbor compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Belknap County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Center Harbor?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.