Monroe, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe and Grafton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grafton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grafton County compares with New Hampshire
Grafton County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grafton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grafton County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.9% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.2% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Grafton County has lower values than New Hampshire for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Grafton County: 31.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Overview
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grafton County. They injured 138 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Monroe since 2015, this page uses Grafton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 31.9% 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 Monroe happened on US-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Monroe fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grafton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.9% 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 Grafton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grafton County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 7 |
| I-93 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-302 | 3 |
| Dartmouth College Hwy | 2 |
| I 93 80 Ft N Of Mm 80.8 | 2 |
| I 93 Mm 106.4 | 2 |
| I-89 | 2 |
Monroe at a glance
| Population | 869 |
| Land area | 22.3 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03771) | $88,150 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03771) | $298,303 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grafton 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +23% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 28 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | -23% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe?
Grafton County has had 297 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe?
December has the most truck crashes in Grafton County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Grafton County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Monroe compare with New Hampshire?
Grafton County records 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe?
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.