ZIP 03854 (New Castle, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03854: 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 |
Compared with New Hampshire, Rockingham County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
ZIP 03854 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03854: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rockingham County. They injured 530 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 03854 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-33 (2), Ocean Road (1) and SR-236 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
64 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03854 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| Ocean Road | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| Spaulding Tpke | 1 |
| US-4 | 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 03854 at a glance
| Population | 827 |
| Density | 395 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $176,953 |
| Median home value | $1,684,719 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 62 a year in the 1990s and 106 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03854
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03854?
Rockingham County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 530 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 03854?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03854: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03854?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03854?
Garbage trucks were involved in 64 reported crashes in Rockingham County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 03854 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockingham County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03854?
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.