Strafford County, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Strafford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 337 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Strafford County compares with New Hampshire
Strafford County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Strafford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.2% | 29.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with New Hampshire, Strafford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Strafford County: Spaulding Tpke 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Strafford County.
Overview
Since 2015, 337 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Strafford County. They injured 126 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Spaulding Tpke leads in Strafford County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Chestnut Hill Rd (1), SR-125 (1) and SR-202 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Strafford County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Strafford County.
- Where you can, review stops along Spaulding Tpke; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 37.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Hampshire; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Strafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Strafford County) |
|---|---|
| Spaulding Tpke | 2 |
| Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| US-202 | 1 |
| US-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Strafford County) |
|---|---|
| Calef Hwy | 10 |
| Farmington Rd | 5 |
| Haven Hill Rd | 4 |
| Intersection Of Calef Hwy And Concord Rd | 4 |
| Concord Rd | 3 |
| Gonic Rd | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Tebbetts Rd @ 284 Pickering Rd | 3 |
Strafford County at a glance
| Population | 134,202 |
| Land area | 367.5 sq mi |
| Density | 365 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $95,464 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Strafford 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 | 15 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +84% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +9% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Strafford County
ZIP codes in Strafford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Strafford County
How common are truck crashes in Strafford County?
337 truck crashes have been reported in Strafford County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 126 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Strafford County?
Spaulding Tpke had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Strafford County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Strafford County?
February has the most truck crashes in Strafford County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Strafford County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Strafford County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Strafford County compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Strafford County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Strafford County?
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.