Lancaster, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lancaster: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lancaster 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Coos County: 8.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across New Hampshire.
Overview
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coos County. They injured 59 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Lancaster 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.
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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lancaster 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 Lancaster fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
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 |
Lancaster at a glance
| Population | 3,212 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,079 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03584) | $66,768 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03584) | $206,479 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lancaster
How many truck accidents are there in Lancaster?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coos County (59 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lancaster?
The worst month is February: 14.0% of truck crashes in Coos County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lancaster?
Since 2015, Coos County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lancaster compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coos County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lancaster?
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.