ZIP 03284 (Springfield, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03284: 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 |
Compared with New Hampshire, Sullivan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sullivan County: 8.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Hampshire: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 56.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
30.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03284 happened on SR-11 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03284 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- 30.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-11 | 2 |
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 03284 at a glance
| Population | 890 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,158 |
| Median home value | $362,321 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03284
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03284?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 62 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03284?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in March, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03284?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Sullivan County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03284 compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Sullivan County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03284?
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.