Jefferson, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 |
Where it is higher: 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.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Jefferson since 2015, this page uses Coos County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.5% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.2% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 6.7%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Jefferson fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coos County.
- 34.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
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 |
Jefferson at a glance
| Population | 1,060 |
| Land area | 50.0 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03583) | $67,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03583) | $302,512 |
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 Jefferson
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson?
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 Jefferson?
The worst month is February: 14.0% of truck crashes in Coos County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Coos County since 2015 (6.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jefferson compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Coos County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson?
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.