Hooksett, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hooksett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hooksett and Merrimack County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Merrimack County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Merrimack County compares with New Hampshire
Merrimack County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Merrimack County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.6% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 16.3% | 24.8% | same |
Merrimack County sits below New Hampshire on garbage-truck share. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hooksett at a glance: I-93 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hooksett.
Overview
Police reported 761 crashes involving commercial trucks in Merrimack County since 2015: 277 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Hooksett had 149 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Merrimack County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 47.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-293 (1) and SR-3A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (24% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hooksett fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-93, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.5% 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
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 Merrimack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 4 |
| I-293 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Merrimack County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3A | 9 |
| Dover Rd | 9 |
| N/Everett Tpk | 5 |
| Manchester St | 4 |
| N & Exit 3 | 4 |
| Hooksett Rd | 3 |
| I 89 N Mm 28.6 | 3 |
| I 89 S Mm 21.8 2 Miles N Of Exit 9 | 3 |
Hooksett at a glance
| Population | 15,377 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,848 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03106) | $118,442 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03106) | $407,183 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Merrimack 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 | 33 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 49 | +46% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 58 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 64 | +9% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hooksett
How many truck crashes happen in Hooksett?
Merrimack County has had 761 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 277 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hooksett?
I-93 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hooksett since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hooksett?
February has the most truck crashes in Merrimack County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hooksett?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Merrimack County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Hooksett compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Merrimack County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hooksett?
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.