Lee, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lee 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lee: US-4 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lee: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 337 crashes involving commercial trucks in Strafford County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Lee had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Strafford County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
US-4 leads within 10 miles of Lee with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Main Street (1), SR-125 (1) and SR-202 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Lee fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-4; 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.
- 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 Strafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-4 | 2 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 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 |
Lee at a glance
| Population | 4,586 |
| Land area | 20.0 sq mi |
| Density | 229 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03861) | $131,579 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03861) | $482,910 |
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 Lee
How many truck accidents are there in Lee?
Strafford County has had 337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lee?
Since 2015, US-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lee: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lee?
Truck crashes in Strafford County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lee?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Strafford County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lee compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Strafford County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lee?
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.