ZIP 03047 (Greenfield, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hillsborough County, 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
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hillsborough County compares with New Hampshire
Hillsborough County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsborough County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 16.3% | 24.8% | same |
Hillsborough County sits below New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hillsborough County at a glance: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (24%).
Overview
Hillsborough County has recorded 1,238 truck crashes since 2015, with 428 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03047 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (24% of them).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03047 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hillsborough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsborough County) |
|---|---|
| Amherst St | 14 |
| SR-101 | 7 |
| Daniel Webster Hwy | 5 |
| Central St | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| Pine St @ Silver St | 4 |
| SR-13 | 4 |
| Broad St @ 21 Gusabel Ave | 3 |
ZIP 03047 at a glance
| Population | 1,730 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,603 |
| Median home value | $350,116 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsborough 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 | 57 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 82 | +43% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 96 | +17% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 105 | +9% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 105. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03047
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03047?
Since 2015, 1,238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (428 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03047?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03047?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Hillsborough County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03047 compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsborough County has 25.3 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03047?
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.