ZIP 03581 (Gorham, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03581: 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 |
It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Coos County: 8.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across New Hampshire.
Overview
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coos County. They injured 59 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 57.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03581 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (1) and US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03581 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; schedule winter 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-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 03581 at a glance
| Population | 3,246 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,127 |
| Median home value | $192,891 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03581
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03581?
Coos County has had 150 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03581?
February has the most truck crashes in Coos County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03581?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coos County since 2015, 6.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03581 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coos County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03581?
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.