ZIP 03810 (Alton Bay, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03810: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Belknap County at a glance: December 13.7% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belknap County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03810 since 2015: SR-106 (2), SR-11A (2), SR-109 (1) and SR-11 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03810 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Belknap County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Hampshire.
- 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
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 Belknap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-106 | 2 |
| SR-11A | 2 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 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 03810 at a glance
| Population | 2,314 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,261 |
| Median home value | $548,373 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 03810
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03810?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03810?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Belknap County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03810?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Belknap County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03810 compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Belknap County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03810?
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.