ZIP 03570 (Berlin, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03570: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coos 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
10 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coos County compares with New Hampshire
Coos County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coos County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.2% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.9% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.5% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Coos County: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Hampshire: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 150 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coos County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.5% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.2% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03570 since 2015: SR-110 (1), SR-16 (1) and US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03570 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 34.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coos County) |
|---|---|
| Hutchins St | 5 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| Ft N Of Old County Rd & Gould Rd | 2 |
| Gorham Hill Rd 528 Ft W Of Heath Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| Miles N Of Rt 16 E Rt 26 | 2 |
| Rt 16 At 13 Mile Woods | 2 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
ZIP 03570 at a glance
| Population | 9,383 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,180 |
| Median home value | $123,714 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coos 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | +16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03570
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03570?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coos County (59 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03570?
Truck crashes in Coos County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03570?
Since 2015, Coos County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03570 compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Coos County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03570?
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.