Clarksville, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarksville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarksville 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
Coos County at a glance: 8.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
Overview
Police reported 150 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coos County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clarksville since 2015, this page uses Coos County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.5% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clarksville since 2015.
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 Clarksville 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Clarksville at a glance
| Population | 285 |
| Land area | 60.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03592) | $61,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03592) | $279,110 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarksville
How common are truck crashes in Clarksville?
Coos County has had 150 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarksville?
Truck crashes in Coos County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clarksville?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coos County since 2015, 6.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clarksville compared with New Hampshire?
Coos County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clarksville?
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.