ZIP 03827 (East Kingston, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockingham 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with New Hampshire
Rockingham County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.3 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockingham County has lower values than New Hampshire for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Hampshire on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Rockingham County: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across New Hampshire.
Overview
Police reported 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockingham County since 2015: 530 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.1% 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 03827 since 2015: I-495 (2), SR-286 (2), I-95 (1), SR-121A (1) and SR-125 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 64 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03827 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-121A | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| Calef Hwy | 11 |
| Plaistow Rd | 8 |
| SR-101 | 7 |
| Lafayette Rd | 7 |
| Ocean Rd | 6 |
| Main St | 6 |
| Indian Rock Rd | 5 |
| E/Exeter-Hampton Expy | 4 |
ZIP 03827 at a glance
| Population | 3,279 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,794 |
| Median home value | $600,857 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 62 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 87 | +39% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 113 | +30% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 106 | -6% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03827
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03827?
Rockingham County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 530 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03827?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03827?
Since 2015, Rockingham County has reported 64 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03827 compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockingham County has 36.3 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03827?
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.