ZIP 03785 (Woodsville, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03785: 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 runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Grafton County: 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
The worst month is December with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.7% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03785 happened on I-93 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03785 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Hampshire; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 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 03785 at a glance
| Population | 2,018 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,902 |
| Median home value | $250,207 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 03785
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03785?
Grafton County has had 297 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03785?
The worst month is December: 13.1% of truck crashes in Grafton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03785?
Since 2015, Grafton County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03785 compare with New Hampshire?
Grafton County records 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03785?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.