Pembroke, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pembroke: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pembroke 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 |
Compared with New Hampshire, Merrimack County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pembroke: I-93 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pembroke: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 761 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Merrimack County. They injured 277 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Pembroke since 2015; patterns below come from Merrimack County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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). Next come SR-4 (2), SR-3A (1) and US-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Their busiest month is July, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pembroke fleets
- Build extra time into February 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Merrimack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-3A | 1 |
| US-4 | 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 |
Pembroke at a glance
| Population | 7,567 |
| Land area | 22.6 sq mi |
| Density | 334 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03275) | $82,910 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03275) | $322,414 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Pembroke
How many truck accidents are there in Pembroke?
Merrimack County has had 761 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 277 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pembroke?
Since 2015, I-93 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pembroke: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pembroke?
February has the most truck crashes in Merrimack County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pembroke?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Merrimack County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pembroke compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Merrimack County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pembroke?
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.