Exeter, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Exeter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Exeter and Rockingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rockingham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with New Hampshire
Rockingham County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.3 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockingham County sits below New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Exeter at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Exeter: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Rockingham County has recorded 1,352 truck crashes since 2015, with 530 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Exeter had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rockingham County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Exeter is I-95, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-286 (2), SR-33 (2) and Main Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 64 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Exeter fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; 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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Ocean Road | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| Calef Hwy | 11 |
| Plaistow Rd | 8 |
| SR-101 | 7 |
| Lafayette Rd | 7 |
| Ocean Rd | 6 |
| Main St | 6 |
| Indian Rock Rd | 5 |
| E/Exeter-Hampton Expy | 4 |
Exeter at a glance
| Population | 16,205 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,604 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03833) | $119,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03833) | $484,121 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 62 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 87 | +39% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 113 | +30% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 106 | -6% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 62 a year in the 1990s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Exeter
How many truck accidents are there in Exeter?
Rockingham County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 530 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Exeter?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Exeter since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Exeter?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Exeter?
64 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Exeter compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockingham County has 36.3 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Exeter?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.