Jaffrey, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jaffrey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jaffrey and Cheshire County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cheshire County numbers.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Cheshire County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 224 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheshire County. They injured 106 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Jaffrey since 2015, this page uses Cheshire County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
19.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jaffrey since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-119 (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for Jaffrey fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, 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
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 Cheshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 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 |
Jaffrey at a glance
| Population | 5,549 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,630 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03452) | $92,330 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03452) | $245,613 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jaffrey
How many truck crashes happen in Jaffrey?
224 truck crashes have been reported in Cheshire County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 106 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jaffrey?
Truck crashes in Cheshire County peak in July, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jaffrey?
Since 2015, Cheshire County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Jaffrey compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Cheshire County records 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jaffrey?
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.