ZIP 03227 (Center Sandwich, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03227: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
6 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Carroll County compares with New Hampshire
Carroll County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.9 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Carroll County sits below New Hampshire on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Carroll County at a glance: 4.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Hampshire: 2.6).
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 105 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 03227 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03227 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| White Mountain Hwy | 10 |
| SR-16 | 7 |
| Bearcamp Hwy | 4 |
| Center St | 3 |
| E Main St | 3 |
| Brownfield Rd | 2 |
| Chocorua Mtn Hwy | 2 |
| Conway Rd | 2 |
ZIP 03227 at a glance
| Population | 1,388 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $146,917 |
| Median home value | $457,707 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +65% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +25% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03227
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03227?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (105 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03227?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03227?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03227 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Carroll County records 32.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03227?
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.