ZIP 03280 (Washington, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03280: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sullivan 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
2 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with New Hampshire
Sullivan County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.7% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.1% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Sullivan County sits below New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sullivan County: 8.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across New Hampshire.
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 62 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.1% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03280 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03280 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; schedule winter 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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| S Main St | 4 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Bellows Falls Rd | 2 |
| Ft S Of 89 N & 47.4 | 2 |
| Intersection Of 2Nd Nh Tpk & Nh Rt 10 | 2 |
| N Mm 40 | 2 |
| Sunapee St | 2 |
| Washington St | 2 |
ZIP 03280 at a glance
| Population | 1,224 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,096 |
| Median home value | $365,545 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +20% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 03280
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03280?
Sullivan County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03280?
March has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03280?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03280 compared with New Hampshire?
Sullivan County records 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03280?
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.