Northumberland, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northumberland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Northumberland 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Coos County at a glance: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Hampshire: 2.6).
Overview
Coos County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Northumberland had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Coos County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 34.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Northumberland happened on SR-110 (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 Northumberland fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-110 | 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 |
Northumberland at a glance
| Population | 2,107 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03582) | $46,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03582) | $114,831 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Northumberland
How common are truck crashes in Northumberland?
150 truck crashes have been reported in Coos County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 59 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Northumberland?
February has the most truck crashes in Coos County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Northumberland?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coos County since 2015, 6.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Northumberland compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coos County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Northumberland?
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.