ZIP 03259 (North Sandwich, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03259: 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 |
Compared with New Hampshire, Carroll County is lower 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.
What stands out in Carroll County: 4.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
Overview
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 105 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03259 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03259 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 03259 at a glance
| Population | 252 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,872 |
| Median home value | $404,434 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 03259
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03259?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 105 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03259?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03259?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03259 compare with New Hampshire?
Carroll County records 32.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03259?
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.