ZIP 03226 (Center Harbor, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03226: 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 |
Compared with New Hampshire, Belknap County is lower on after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Belknap County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 13.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belknap County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 03226 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03226 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Belknap County.
- 31.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Hampshire; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Belknap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 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 03226 at a glance
| Population | 1,005 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,500 |
| Median home value | $463,461 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03226
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03226?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03226?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Belknap County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03226?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Belknap County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03226 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 03226?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.