Meredith, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meredith: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meredith 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 |
Belknap County sits below New Hampshire on after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Belknap County at a glance: December worst month: 13.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belknap County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Meredith had 33 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
Truck crashes peak in December (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
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-11A had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-104 (1), SR-106 (1) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for Meredith fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Belknap County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11A, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Hampshire; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-11A | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 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 |
Meredith at a glance
| Population | 6,829 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,342 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03253) | $84,719 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03253) | $489,188 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meredith
How many truck accidents are there in Meredith?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Belknap County (82 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Meredith?
NHTSA data shows SR-11A with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Meredith since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Meredith?
December has the most truck crashes in Belknap County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Meredith?
Since 2015, Belknap County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Meredith 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meredith?
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.