ZIP 03814 (Center Ossipee, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03814: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
6 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with New Hampshire
Carroll County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.9 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Carroll County has lower values than New Hampshire for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Carroll County: 4.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 105 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
SR-28 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03814 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03814 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| White Mountain Hwy | 10 |
| SR-16 | 7 |
| Bearcamp Hwy | 4 |
| Center St | 3 |
| E Main St | 3 |
| Brownfield Rd | 2 |
| Chocorua Mtn Hwy | 2 |
| Conway Rd | 2 |
ZIP 03814 at a glance
| Population | 2,324 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,138 |
| Median home value | $325,640 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +65% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +25% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03814
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03814?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 105 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 03814?
NHTSA data shows SR-28 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03814 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03814?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03814?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03814 compare with New Hampshire?
Carroll County records 32.9 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 03814?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.