Whitefield, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitefield 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
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.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Whitefield since 2015; patterns below come from Coos County as a whole.
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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitefield since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-116 (1), US-3 (1) and US-302 (1).
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 Whitefield fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 34.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-116 | 1 |
| US-3 | 1 |
| US-302 | 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 |
Whitefield at a glance
| Population | 2,528 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,586 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03598) | $67,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03598) | $226,348 |
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 Whitefield
How many truck crashes happen in Whitefield?
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 Whitefield?
The worst month is February: 14.0% of truck crashes in Coos County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whitefield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Coos County since 2015 (6.7% of truck crashes).
How does Whitefield 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whitefield?
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.