ZIP 03851 (Milton, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03851: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Strafford County at a glance: February 13.1% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Strafford County has recorded 337 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 10 killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03851 happened on Chestnut Hill Rd (1), Spaulding Tpke (1) and US-202 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 03851 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 37.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Hampshire.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Strafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 03851 at a glance
| Population | 4,333 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,412 |
| Median home value | $314,707 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. 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 03851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03851?
Since 2015, 337 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Strafford County (126 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03851?
Truck crashes in Strafford County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03851?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Strafford County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03851 compare with New Hampshire?
Strafford County records 22.2 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 03851?
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.