ZIP 03051 (Hudson, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03051: 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
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 |
Compared with New Hampshire, Hillsborough County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hillsborough County at a glance: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (24% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,238 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County. They injured 428 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03051 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-93 (3), SR-111 (3), Allds Street (1), Bridge St (1) and Broadway Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03051 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| Allds Street | 1 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Broadway Rd | 1 |
| Daniel Webster Hwy | 1 |
| Route 110 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
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 03051 at a glance
| Population | 25,557 |
| Density | 349 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,213 |
| Median home value | $438,957 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03051
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03051?
Hillsborough County has had 1,238 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 428 people and killing 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03051?
December has the most truck crashes in Hillsborough County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03051?
Since 2015, Hillsborough County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03051 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hillsborough County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03051?
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.