Barrington, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barrington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barrington and Strafford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Strafford County numbers.
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 |
Strafford County has lower values than New Hampshire for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Barrington: US-4 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Barrington.
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.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Barrington since 2015; patterns below come from Strafford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 50.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Chestnut Hill Rd (1), SR-125 (1) and SR-202 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for Barrington fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Strafford County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Strafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-4 | 2 |
| Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 |
Barrington at a glance
| Population | 9,629 |
| Land area | 46.7 sq mi |
| Density | 206 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03825) | $110,323 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03825) | $382,600 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barrington
How many truck accidents are there in Barrington?
Strafford County has had 337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Barrington?
US-4 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Barrington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Barrington?
February has the most truck crashes in Strafford County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Barrington?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Strafford County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Barrington compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
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 Barrington?
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.