Manchester, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manchester: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 430 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Manchester compares with New Hampshire
Manchester against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manchester stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manchester | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 30.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 4.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 16.3% | 24.8% | same |
Manchester has lower values than New Hampshire for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Manchester: I-93 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Manchester.
Overview
Manchester has recorded 430 truck crashes since 2015, with 172 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-111 (2), SR-3A (2) and Everett Turnpike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Manchester fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Manchester
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 8 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| SR-3A | 2 |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 |
| I-293 | 1 |
| Industrial Drive | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manchester) |
|---|---|
| Pine St @ Silver St | 4 |
| S Willow St @ Gold St | 3 |
| S Willow St | 3 |
| Beech St @ Lake Ave | 2 |
| S Willow St @ Spring Garden St | 2 |
| S Willow St @ Perimeter Rd | 2 |
| Mm3.0 I-293 | 2 |
| Miles N Of 93 S & Exit 5 | 2 |
Manchester at a glance
| Population | 116,386 |
| Land area | 33.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,519 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03101) | $84,434 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03101) | $445,315 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manchester 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 | 17 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | +52% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 30 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 37 | +22% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Manchester
How many truck accidents are there in Manchester?
Since 2015, 430 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manchester (172 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Manchester?
Since 2015, I-93 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Manchester: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Manchester?
The worst month is December: 13.3% of truck crashes in Manchester happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Manchester?
Since 2015, Manchester has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Manchester compared with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Manchester, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Manchester?
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.