ZIP 03253 (Meredith, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03253: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Belknap County: December worst month: 13.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Belknap County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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
SR-11A leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03253 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-104 (1), SR-106 (1) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03253 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Belknap County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11A at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Hampshire.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-11A | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 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 03253 at a glance
| Population | 6,707 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,719 |
| Median home value | $489,188 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. 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 03253
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03253?
Belknap County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 03253?
NHTSA data shows SR-11A with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03253 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03253?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Belknap County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03253?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Belknap County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 03253 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Belknap County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03253?
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.