Milton, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milton 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 |
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: February 13.1% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Strafford County has recorded 337 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Milton since 2015, this page uses Strafford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.3% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Milton since 2015: Chestnut Hill Rd (1), Spaulding Tpke (1) and US-202 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for Milton fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Strafford County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 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 |
Milton at a glance
| Population | 4,572 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,658 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03851) | $93,412 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03851) | $314,707 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milton
How many truck accidents are there in Milton?
Strafford County has had 337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milton?
February has the most truck crashes in Strafford County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Milton?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Strafford County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Milton compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Strafford County records 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Milton?
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.