ZIP 03276 (Tilton, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03276: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Merrimack 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Merrimack County compares with New Hampshire
Merrimack County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Merrimack County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.6% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 16.3% | 24.8% | same |
Merrimack County sits below New Hampshire on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 03276: SR-106 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03276: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Merrimack County has recorded 761 truck crashes since 2015, with 277 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.4% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
SR-106 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03276 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-3 (2), SR-11 (1) and South Main Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (24% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03276 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-106; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 23.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Merrimack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-106 | 3 |
| US-3 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| South Main Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Merrimack County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3A | 9 |
| Dover Rd | 9 |
| N/Everett Tpk | 5 |
| Manchester St | 4 |
| N & Exit 3 | 4 |
| Hooksett Rd | 3 |
| I 89 N Mm 28.6 | 3 |
| I 89 S Mm 21.8 2 Miles N Of Exit 9 | 3 |
ZIP 03276 at a glance
| Population | 9,015 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,425 |
| Median home value | $267,682 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Merrimack 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 | 33 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 49 | +46% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 58 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 64 | +9% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03276
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03276?
Merrimack County has had 761 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 277 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 03276?
NHTSA data shows SR-106 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03276 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03276?
Truck crashes in Merrimack County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03276?
Since 2015, Merrimack County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03276 compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Merrimack County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03276?
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.