ZIP 03857 (Newmarket, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03857: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 03857: I-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 03857.
Overview
Police reported 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockingham County since 2015: 530 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.1% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-125 (2), SR-33 (2) and Main Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
64 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Their busiest month is February, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03857 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Ocean Road | 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 (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 03857 at a glance
| Population | 9,463 |
| Density | 290 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,845 |
| Median home value | $455,608 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 03857
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03857?
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 03857?
I-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03857 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03857?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03857?
Since 2015, Rockingham County has reported 64 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 03857 compared with New Hampshire?
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 03857?
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.