Londonderry, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Londonderry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Londonderry 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.
Londonderry at a glance: I-93 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Londonderry: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Rockingham County has recorded 1,352 truck crashes since 2015, with 530 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 186 truck crashes were reported in Londonderry since 2015; patterns below come from Rockingham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Londonderry is I-93, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-111 (3), Allds Street (1) and Daniel Webster Hwy (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%).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Londonderry fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Look at alternatives to I-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-93 | 5 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| Allds Street | 1 |
| Daniel Webster Hwy | 1 |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 |
| Industrial Drive | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 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 |
Londonderry at a glance
| Population | 27,101 |
| Land area | 12.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,218 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03053) | $134,038 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03053) | $508,357 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Londonderry
How many truck accidents are there in Londonderry?
1,352 truck crashes have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 530 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Londonderry?
NHTSA data shows I-93 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Londonderry since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Londonderry?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Rockingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Londonderry?
Garbage trucks were involved in 64 reported crashes in Rockingham County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Londonderry compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 36.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockingham County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Londonderry?
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.