Walpole, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walpole: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in 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 |
Compared with New Hampshire, Cheshire County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Cheshire County: July 14.3% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 224 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheshire County. They injured 106 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Walpole since 2015; patterns below come from Cheshire County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Walpole is SR-12, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 Walpole fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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-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 |
Walpole at a glance
| Population | 3,717 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,054 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03608) | $88,224 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03608) | $358,214 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walpole
How many truck crashes happen in 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 Walpole?
SR-12 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Walpole since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walpole?
July has the most truck crashes in Cheshire County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Walpole?
Since 2015, Cheshire County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Walpole compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheshire County has 24.8 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Walpole?
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.