Salisbury, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salisbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salisbury 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Merrimack County: February 12.5% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Salisbury since 2015, this page uses Merrimack County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 47.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% 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 Salisbury since 2015: I-89 (2), SR-11 (1) and South Main Street (1). No single road stands out.
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 Salisbury fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most 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
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 Merrimack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-89 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| South Main Street | 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 |
Salisbury at a glance
| Population | 1,504 |
| Land area | 39.6 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03268) | $111,818 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03268) | $347,136 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Salisbury
How many truck accidents are there in Salisbury?
Merrimack County has had 761 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 277 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Salisbury?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Merrimack County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Salisbury?
Since 2015, Merrimack County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Salisbury compared with New Hampshire?
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 Salisbury?
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.