Newport, NH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newport and Sullivan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sullivan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with New Hampshire
Sullivan County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.7% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.1% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Sullivan County has lower values than New Hampshire for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sullivan County: 8.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Newport since 2015, this page uses Sullivan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 56.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
30.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newport since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for Newport fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- With 30.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| S Main St | 4 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Bellows Falls Rd | 2 |
| Ft S Of 89 N & 47.4 | 2 |
| Intersection Of 2Nd Nh Tpk & Nh Rt 10 | 2 |
| N Mm 40 | 2 |
| Sunapee St | 2 |
| Washington St | 2 |
Newport at a glance
| Population | 6,418 |
| Land area | 14.1 sq mi |
| Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 03773) | $81,232 |
| Median home value (ZIP 03773) | $239,254 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +20% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newport
How many truck accidents are there in Newport?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (62 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Newport?
March has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newport?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newport compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Sullivan County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newport?
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.