ZIP 03462 (Spofford, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cheshire 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
6 of 224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheshire County compares with New Hampshire
Cheshire County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheshire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cheshire County has lower values than New Hampshire for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Cheshire County: July worst month: 14.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Cheshire County has recorded 224 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
19.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03462 since 2015: I-91 (1), SR-10 (1), SR-142 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03462 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheshire County.
- 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 Cheshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-91 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheshire County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 6 |
| W Swanzey Rd | 5 |
| SR-12 | 4 |
| Intersection Of Rt 101 & 362 Winchester St | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Rt 101 @ 362 Winchester St | 3 |
| Rt 101 @ Winchester St | 3 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
ZIP 03462 at a glance
| Population | 1,726 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,313 |
| Median home value | $397,484 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheshire 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 | 15 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 18 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +11% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03462
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03462?
Cheshire County has had 224 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03462?
The worst month is July: 14.3% of truck crashes in Cheshire County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03462?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Cheshire County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03462 compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cheshire County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03462?
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.