ZIP 03063 (Nashua, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03063: 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 is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 24% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,238 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County. They injured 428 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for 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
SR-111 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03063 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Allds Street (1), Daniel Webster Hwy (1) and Everett Turnpike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Their busiest month is August, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03063 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-111; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 3 |
| Allds Street | 1 |
| Daniel Webster Hwy | 1 |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| US-3 | 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 03063 at a glance
| Population | 15,805 |
| Density | 752 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,630 |
| Median home value | $391,677 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 105. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03063
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03063?
Hillsborough County has had 1,238 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 428 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 03063?
NHTSA data shows SR-111 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03063 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03063?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03063?
Since 2015, Hillsborough County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03063 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Hillsborough County records 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03063?
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.