Tilton, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tilton 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.
Belknap County at a glance: December 13.7% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belknap County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Only 30 truck crashes were reported in Tilton since 2015; patterns below come from Belknap County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
27.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-106 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-11A (2), US-3 (2) and SR-11 (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 Tilton fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-106; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; adjust start times where you can.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| US-3 | 2 |
| 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 |
Tilton at a glance
| Population | 4,116 |
| Land area | 11.1 sq mi |
| Density | 369 per sq mi |
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 Tilton
How many truck accidents are there in Tilton?
Belknap County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tilton?
NHTSA data shows SR-106 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tilton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tilton?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Belknap County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tilton?
Since 2015, Belknap County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Tilton compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Belknap County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tilton?
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.