ZIP 03817 (Chocorua, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03817: 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 sits below New Hampshire on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03817 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Ts-Potter Rd (1) and West Main Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03817 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Ts-Potter Rd | 1 |
| West Main Street | 1 |
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 03817 at a glance
| Population | 1,066 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $363,300 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 03817
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03817?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 105 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 03817?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03817: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03817?
November has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03817?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03817 compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 32.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03817?
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.