Milan, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milan 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.
What stands out in Coos County: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Hampshire: 2.6).
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 4 truck crashes reported in Milan 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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
34.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Milan since 2015: SR-110 (2) and SR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Milan 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-110 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
Milan at a glance
| Population | 1,359 |
| Land area | 63.7 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03588) | $71,538 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03588) | $261,100 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Milan
How many truck crashes happen in Milan?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coos County (59 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Milan?
Truck crashes in Coos County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milan?
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 Milan compared 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 Milan?
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.