ZIP 03579 (Errol, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03579: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oxford 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
11 of 365 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Oxford County compares with New Hampshire
Oxford County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oxford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oxford County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.0% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.6% | 29.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.6% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Oxford County sits below New Hampshire on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Oxford County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Oxford County has recorded 365 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.6% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
27.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03579 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03579 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oxford County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oxford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oxford County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 61 |
| Us Route 2 | 12 |
| Ossipee Trl | 11 |
| Mayville Rd | 11 |
| Pequawket Trl | 8 |
| St Rte 26 | 7 |
| Turner St | 6 |
| Route 118, Waterford Road | 6 |
ZIP 03579 at a glance
| Population | 431 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,000 |
| Median home value | $297,718 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Oxford 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 | 20 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 27 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | +18% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03579
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03579?
Oxford County has had 365 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03579?
January has the most truck crashes in Oxford County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03579?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oxford County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03579 compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Oxford County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03579?
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.