ZIP 03602 (Alstead, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03602: 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 sits below New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-123 (1) and Ts- 5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03602 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheshire County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Cheshire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 4 |
| SR-123 | 1 |
| Ts- 5 | 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 03602 at a glance
| Population | 2,381 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,455 |
| Median home value | $279,196 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03602
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03602?
Cheshire County has had 224 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 03602?
SR-12 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03602 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03602?
The worst month is July: 14.3% of truck crashes in Cheshire County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03602?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Cheshire County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03602 compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheshire County has 24.8 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03602?
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.