ZIP 03218 (Barnstead, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03218: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Belknap 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
11 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Belknap County compares with New Hampshire
Belknap County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Belknap County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 30.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 29.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.7% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Belknap County sits below New Hampshire on after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Belknap County at a glance: December worst month: 13.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Belknap County. They injured 82 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03218 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-106 (1), SR-4 (1) and US-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03218 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Hampshire.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Belknap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Belknap County) |
|---|---|
| Laconia Rd | 8 |
| SR-104 | 3 |
| Gilford Ave & Gunstock Hill Rd | 2 |
| I 93 Mm 70.6 | 2 |
| Intersection Of Route 104 & I-93N | 2 |
| Intersection Of Route 3 And Route 25B | 2 |
| Laconia Rd @ 5 Tilton Rd | 2 |
| Miles S Of 93 N & 23 | 2 |
ZIP 03218 at a glance
| Population | 1,160 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,500 |
| Median home value | $350,194 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Belknap 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 | 11 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +67% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +3% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03218
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03218?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Belknap County (82 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03218?
December has the most truck crashes in Belknap County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03218?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Belknap County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03218 compare with New Hampshire?
Belknap County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03218?
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.