North Hampton, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Hampton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Hampton 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in North Hampton: I-95 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Hampton since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockingham County since 2015: 530 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 54 truck crashes reported in North Hampton since 2015, this page uses Rockingham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.1% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). 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%).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for North Hampton fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Ocean Road | 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 |
North Hampton at a glance
| Population | 4,539 |
| Land area | 13.9 sq mi |
| Density | 327 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03862) | $144,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03862) | $672,304 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Hampton
How common are truck crashes in North Hampton?
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockingham County (530 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Hampton?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Hampton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Hampton?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Rockingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Hampton?
64 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Hampton compared with New Hampshire?
Rockingham County records 36.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Hampton?
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.