ZIP 03269 (Sanbornton, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03269: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Belknap County at a glance: December 13.7% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belknap County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03269 happened on SR-106 (2), SR-11A (2), US-3 (2), SR-104 (1) and SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03269 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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-106 | 2 |
| SR-11A | 2 |
| US-3 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-3A | 1 |
| South Main Street | 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 03269 at a glance
| Population | 3,066 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,083 |
| Median home value | $446,852 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03269
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03269?
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 03269?
December has the most truck crashes in Belknap County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03269?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Belknap County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03269 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03269?
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.