New Hampton, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Hampton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Hampton 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 has lower values than New Hampshire for after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Belknap County at a glance: December 13.7% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Belknap County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 33 truck crashes reported in New Hampton 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Hampton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-104 (1) and SR-3A (1).
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 New Hampton 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-3A | 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 |
New Hampton at a glance
| Population | 2,425 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,906 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03256) | $87,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03256) | $396,305 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Hampton
How many truck accidents are there in New Hampton?
Belknap County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Hampton?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Belknap County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in New Hampton?
Since 2015, Belknap County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New Hampton compare with New Hampshire?
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 New Hampton?
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.