ZIP 03743 (Claremont, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sullivan 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
2 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with New Hampshire
Sullivan County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.7% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.1% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Sullivan County has lower values than New Hampshire for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Sullivan County at a glance: 8.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
Overview
Sullivan County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.1% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
30.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03743 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-12A (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03743 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.1% 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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12A | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| S Main St | 4 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Bellows Falls Rd | 2 |
| Ft S Of 89 N & 47.4 | 2 |
| Intersection Of 2Nd Nh Tpk & Nh Rt 10 | 2 |
| N Mm 40 | 2 |
| Sunapee St | 2 |
| Washington St | 2 |
ZIP 03743 at a glance
| Population | 13,704 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,625 |
| Median home value | $196,665 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +20% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03743
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03743?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (62 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03743?
March has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03743?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03743 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03743?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.