East Merrimack, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Merrimack: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Merrimack and Hillsborough County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hillsborough County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hillsborough County compares with New Hampshire
Hillsborough County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsborough County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 16.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Hampshire, Hillsborough County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hillsborough County at a glance: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (24%).
Overview
Hillsborough County has recorded 1,238 truck crashes since 2015, with 428 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
East Merrimack had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hillsborough County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Merrimack since 2015: I-93 (3), SR-111 (3), Allds Street (1), Everett Turnpike (1) and I-293 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (24% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for East Merrimack fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Hillsborough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| Allds Street | 1 |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 |
| I-293 | 1 |
| Industrial Drive | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsborough County) |
|---|---|
| Amherst St | 14 |
| SR-101 | 7 |
| Daniel Webster Hwy | 5 |
| Central St | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| Pine St @ Silver St | 4 |
| SR-13 | 4 |
| Broad St @ 21 Gusabel Ave | 3 |
East Merrimack at a glance
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03054) | $127,303 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03054) | $459,219 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsborough 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 | 57 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 82 | +43% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 96 | +17% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 105 | +9% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 105. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Merrimack
How many truck crashes happen in East Merrimack?
1,238 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 428 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Merrimack?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Merrimack?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in East Merrimack compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hillsborough County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Merrimack?
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.