Kingston, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kingston 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 has lower values than New Hampshire for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Kingston: I-495 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Kingston.
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.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Kingston since 2015, this page uses Rockingham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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 Kingston is I-495, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (1), SR-121A (1) and SR-125 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 64 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Their busiest month is February, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Kingston fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- 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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-121A | 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 |
Kingston at a glance
| Population | 6,293 |
| Land area | 19.8 sq mi |
| Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03848) | $105,330 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03848) | $494,898 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kingston
How many truck accidents are there in Kingston?
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 Kingston?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kingston: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kingston?
February has the most truck crashes in Rockingham County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kingston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 64 reported crashes in Rockingham County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kingston compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockingham County has 36.3 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kingston?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.