Carroll, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carroll: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carroll and Coos County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coos County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coos County compares with New Hampshire
Coos County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coos County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.2% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.9% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.5% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Coos County: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Hampshire: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coos County. They injured 59 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Carroll since 2015; patterns below come from Coos County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 57.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.2% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Carroll happened on US-2 (1) and US-3 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 6.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Carroll fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coos County.
- With 34.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
| US-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coos County) |
|---|---|
| Hutchins St | 5 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| Ft N Of Old County Rd & Gould Rd | 2 |
| Gorham Hill Rd 528 Ft W Of Heath Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| Miles N Of Rt 16 E Rt 26 | 2 |
| Rt 16 At 13 Mile Woods | 2 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
Carroll at a glance
| Population | 839 |
| Land area | 50.3 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03595) | $64,762 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03595) | $259,334 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coos 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | +16% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carroll
How many truck crashes happen in Carroll?
150 truck crashes have been reported in Coos County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 59 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll?
Truck crashes in Coos County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carroll?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Coos County since 2015 (6.7% of truck crashes).
How does Carroll compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coos County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carroll?
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.