ZIP 03246 (Laconia, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03246: 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 has lower values than New Hampshire for after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Belknap County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 13.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Belknap County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03246 happened on SR-106 (2), SR-11A (2), SR-104 (1), SR-11 (1) and US-3 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 03246 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Belknap County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; adjust start times where you can.
- With 27.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Belknap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-106 | 2 |
| SR-11A | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-3 | 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 03246 at a glance
| Population | 17,103 |
| Density | 332 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,241 |
| Median home value | $340,648 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 03246
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03246?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03246?
Truck crashes in Belknap County peak in December, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03246?
Since 2015, Belknap County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03246 compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Belknap County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03246?
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.