ZIP 03773 (Newport, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03773: 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.
What stands out in Sullivan County: 8.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across New Hampshire.
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 62 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.1% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03773 happened on SR-11 (1) and SR-12A (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03773 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- With 30.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-12A | 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 03773 at a glance
| Population | 7,681 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,232 |
| Median home value | $239,254 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03773
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03773?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 62 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03773?
The worst month is March: 15.0% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03773?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03773 compared with New Hampshire?
Sullivan County records 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03773?
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.