ZIP 03779 (Piermont, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grafton 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
14 of 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grafton County compares with New Hampshire
Grafton County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grafton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grafton County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.9% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.2% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 47.6% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Grafton County sits below New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Grafton County at a glance: 31.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grafton County. They injured 138 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.9% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03779 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03779 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grafton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grafton County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 7 |
| I-93 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-302 | 3 |
| Dartmouth College Hwy | 2 |
| I 93 80 Ft N Of Mm 80.8 | 2 |
| I 93 Mm 106.4 | 2 |
| I-89 | 2 |
ZIP 03779 at a glance
| Population | 868 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,000 |
| Median home value | $342,706 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grafton 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +23% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 28 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | -23% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03779
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03779?
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grafton County (138 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03779?
Truck crashes in Grafton County peak in December, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03779?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Grafton County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03779 compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Grafton County has 28.1 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03779?
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.