North Walpole, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Walpole: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Walpole 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.
The headline for Cheshire County: July 14.3% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Cheshire County has recorded 224 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North Walpole since 2015, this page uses Cheshire County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.7% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
SR-12 leads within 10 miles of North Walpole with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-123 (1), SR-35 (1) and Ts- 5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for North Walpole fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cheshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 4 |
| SR-123 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Ts- 5 | 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 |
North Walpole at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03609) | $72,391 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03609) | $202,128 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 North Walpole
How common are truck crashes in North Walpole?
224 truck crashes have been reported in Cheshire County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Walpole?
SR-12 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Walpole since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Walpole?
Truck crashes in Cheshire County peak in July, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Walpole?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Cheshire County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in North Walpole 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 North Walpole?
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.