ZIP 03809 (Alton, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03809: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Belknap 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
11 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Belknap County compares with New Hampshire
Belknap County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Belknap County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 30.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 29.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.7% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with New Hampshire, Belknap County is lower on after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Belknap County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 13.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belknap County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03809 since 2015 were spread across roads: Spaulding Tpke (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03809 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Belknap County.
- 31.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Hampshire; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 27.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Hampshire), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Belknap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Spaulding Tpke | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Belknap County) |
|---|---|
| Laconia Rd | 8 |
| SR-104 | 3 |
| Gilford Ave & Gunstock Hill Rd | 2 |
| I 93 Mm 70.6 | 2 |
| Intersection Of Route 104 & I-93N | 2 |
| Intersection Of Route 3 And Route 25B | 2 |
| Laconia Rd @ 5 Tilton Rd | 2 |
| Miles S Of 93 N & 23 | 2 |
ZIP 03809 at a glance
| Population | 3,680 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,397 |
| Median home value | $383,419 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Belknap 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 | 11 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +67% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +3% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03809?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Belknap County (82 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03809?
Truck crashes in Belknap County peak in December, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03809?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03809 compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Belknap County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03809?
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.