ZIP 03839 (Rochester, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03839: 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. It runs above New Hampshire on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Strafford County: February worst month: 13.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 337 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Strafford County. They injured 126 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.3% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
Road surface: 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03839 since 2015 were spread across roads: Chestnut Hill Rd (1), SR-125 (1), SR-202 (1), US-202 (1) and US-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03839 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 37.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Hampshire; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Strafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 03839 at a glance
| Population | 4,279 |
| Density | 210 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,346 |
| Median home value | $326,858 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03839
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03839?
Strafford County has had 337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03839?
Truck crashes in Strafford County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03839?
Since 2015, Strafford County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03839 compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Strafford County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 03839?
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.