Cheshire County, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cheshire County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheshire County compares with New Hampshire
Cheshire County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cheshire County sits below New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Cheshire County at a glance: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Cheshire County has recorded 224 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads in Cheshire County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10 (1), SR-119 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Cheshire County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cheshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cheshire County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheshire County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 6 |
| W Swanzey Rd | 5 |
| SR-12 | 4 |
| Intersection Of Rt 101 & 362 Winchester St | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Rt 101 @ 362 Winchester St | 3 |
| Rt 101 @ Winchester St | 3 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
Cheshire County at a glance
| Population | 78,078 |
| Land area | 706.7 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,081 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheshire 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 | 15 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 18 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +11% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cheshire County
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Questions fleets ask about Cheshire County
How common are truck crashes in Cheshire County?
Since 2015, 224 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cheshire County (106 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cheshire County?
SR-9 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cheshire County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheshire County?
The worst month is July: 14.3% of truck crashes in Cheshire County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cheshire County?
Since 2015, Cheshire County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cheshire County compared with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cheshire County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cheshire County?
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.