ZIP 03076 (Pelham, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03076: 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 |
Hillsborough County sits below New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hillsborough County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03076 since 2015: I-495 (4), I-93 (4), SR-110 (3), SR-111 (3) and Allds Street (1). No single road stands out.
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 03076 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| I-93 | 4 |
| SR-110 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| Allds Street | 1 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| Broadway Rd | 1 |
| Daniel Webster Hwy | 1 |
| Route 110 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 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 03076 at a glance
| Population | 14,449 |
| Density | 212 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,956 |
| Median home value | $552,621 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 03076
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03076?
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 03076?
December has the most truck crashes in Hillsborough County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03076?
Since 2015, Hillsborough County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03076 compared with New Hampshire?
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 03076?
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.