ZIP 03824 (Durham, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Strafford 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
19 of 337 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Strafford County compares with New Hampshire
Strafford County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Strafford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.2% | 29.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with New Hampshire, Strafford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 03824: I-95 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03824 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 337 crashes involving commercial trucks in Strafford County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 50.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
16.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 20.2% across New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03824 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-33 (2), Main Street (1) and Ocean Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03824 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Hampshire; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Strafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Ocean Road | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 1 |
| US-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Strafford County) |
|---|---|
| Calef Hwy | 10 |
| Farmington Rd | 5 |
| Haven Hill Rd | 4 |
| Intersection Of Calef Hwy And Concord Rd | 4 |
| Concord Rd | 3 |
| Gonic Rd | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Tebbetts Rd @ 284 Pickering Rd | 3 |
ZIP 03824 at a glance
| Population | 15,080 |
| Density | 260 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,056 |
| Median home value | $511,798 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Strafford 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 | 15 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +84% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +9% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 03824
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 03824?
Strafford County has had 337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 03824?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03824 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03824?
Truck crashes in Strafford County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03824?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Strafford County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03824 compared with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Strafford County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03824?
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.