Sanbornton, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanbornton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sanbornton 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Belknap County: 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.
Sanbornton had 23 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%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
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 Sanbornton happened on SR-106 (2), SR-11A (2), US-3 (2), SR-104 (1) and SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Sanbornton fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| SR-11A | 2 |
| US-3 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 1 |
| South Main Street | 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 |
Sanbornton at a glance
| Population | 3,057 |
| Land area | 47.4 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03269) | $107,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03269) | $446,852 |
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 Sanbornton
How many truck crashes happen in Sanbornton?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Belknap County (82 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sanbornton?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Belknap County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sanbornton?
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 Sanbornton compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Belknap County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sanbornton?
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.