Tamworth, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tamworth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tamworth and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with New Hampshire
Carroll County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.9 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Carroll County has lower values than New Hampshire for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Carroll County: 4.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
Overview
Police reported 198 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 105 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Tamworth since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tamworth since 2015: SR-16 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for Tamworth fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| White Mountain Hwy | 10 |
| SR-16 | 7 |
| Bearcamp Hwy | 4 |
| Center St | 3 |
| E Main St | 3 |
| Brownfield Rd | 2 |
| Chocorua Mtn Hwy | 2 |
| Conway Rd | 2 |
Tamworth at a glance
| Population | 2,902 |
| Land area | 59.6 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03886) | $74,450 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03886) | $386,729 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +65% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +25% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tamworth
How many truck accidents are there in Tamworth?
Carroll County has had 198 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 105 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tamworth?
November has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tamworth?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tamworth compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 32.9 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tamworth?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.