ZIP 03053 (Londonderry, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03053: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockingham 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with New Hampshire
Rockingham County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.3 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockingham County has lower values than New Hampshire for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 03053: I-93 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 03053.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rockingham County. They injured 530 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.1% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 03053 is I-93, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-111 (3), Allds Street (1) and Everett Turnpike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
64 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03053 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Look at alternatives to I-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 5 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| Allds Street | 1 |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 |
| I-293 | 1 |
| Industrial Drive | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| Calef Hwy | 11 |
| Plaistow Rd | 8 |
| SR-101 | 7 |
| Lafayette Rd | 7 |
| Ocean Rd | 6 |
| Main St | 6 |
| Indian Rock Rd | 5 |
| E/Exeter-Hampton Expy | 4 |
ZIP 03053 at a glance
| Population | 26,327 |
| Density | 244 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,038 |
| Median home value | $508,357 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 62 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 87 | +39% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 113 | +30% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 106 | -6% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 62 a year in the 1990s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03053
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03053?
Rockingham County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 530 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 03053?
I-93 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03053 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03053?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Rockingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03053?
Since 2015, Rockingham County has reported 64 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03053 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Rockingham County records 36.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03053?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.