Gilmanton, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilmanton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilmanton 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 13.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belknap County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Gilmanton had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Belknap County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-106 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-11A (2), SR-11 (1) and US-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for Gilmanton fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-106 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Hampshire.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-106 | 3 |
| SR-11A | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-3 | 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 |
Gilmanton at a glance
| Population | 4,072 |
| Land area | 57.9 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03237) | $111,359 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03237) | $358,127 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Gilmanton
How many truck accidents are there in Gilmanton?
Belknap County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gilmanton?
NHTSA data shows SR-106 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gilmanton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gilmanton?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Belknap County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gilmanton?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gilmanton compare with New Hampshire?
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 Gilmanton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.