ZIP 03109 (Manchester, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03109: 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 has lower values than New Hampshire for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hillsborough County: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (24%).
Overview
Police reported 1,238 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hillsborough County since 2015: 428 people were injured and 18 were killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 03109 is I-93, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Everett Turnpike (1), I-293 (1) and Industrial Drive (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).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03109 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-93; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-93 | 3 |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 |
| I-293 | 1 |
| Industrial Drive | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 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 03109 at a glance
| Population | 9,929 |
| Density | 529 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,144 |
| Median home value | $384,520 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 03109
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03109?
Since 2015, 1,238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (428 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 03109?
NHTSA data shows I-93 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03109 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03109?
The worst month is December: 12.5% of truck crashes in Hillsborough County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03109?
Since 2015, Hillsborough County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03109 compare with New Hampshire?
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 03109?
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.