ZIP 03301 (Concord, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03301: 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. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 03301: I-93 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03301: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 761 crashes involving commercial trucks in Merrimack County since 2015: 277 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.4% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-4 (2) and SR-3A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (24%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03301 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Merrimack County.
- Look at alternatives to I-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.5% 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
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 Merrimack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-3A | 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 03301 at a glance
| Population | 33,995 |
| Density | 267 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,840 |
| Median home value | $368,240 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03301?
Merrimack County has had 761 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 277 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 03301?
NHTSA data shows I-93 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03301 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03301?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Merrimack County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03301?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Merrimack County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03301 compared with New Hampshire?
Merrimack County records 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03301?
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.