ZIP 03106 (Hooksett, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03106: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Merrimack 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Merrimack County compares with New Hampshire
Merrimack County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Merrimack County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.6% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 16.3% | 24.8% | same |
Merrimack County sits below New Hampshire on garbage-truck share. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 03106: I-93 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03106 since 2015.
Overview
Merrimack County has recorded 761 truck crashes since 2015, with 277 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 23.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-93 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03106 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-3A (2) and I-293 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03106 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Merrimack County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-93; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 23.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Merrimack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 5 |
| SR-3A | 2 |
| I-293 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Merrimack County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3A | 9 |
| Dover Rd | 9 |
| N/Everett Tpk | 5 |
| Manchester St | 4 |
| N & Exit 3 | 4 |
| Hooksett Rd | 3 |
| I 89 N Mm 28.6 | 3 |
| I 89 S Mm 21.8 2 Miles N Of Exit 9 | 3 |
ZIP 03106 at a glance
| Population | 15,032 |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,442 |
| Median home value | $407,183 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Merrimack 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 | 33 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 49 | +46% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 58 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 64 | +9% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03106
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03106?
Since 2015, 761 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Merrimack County (277 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 03106?
Since 2015, I-93 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03106: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03106?
Truck crashes in Merrimack County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03106?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Merrimack County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03106 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Merrimack County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03106?
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.