ZIP 03873 (Sandown, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03873: 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.
The headline for ZIP 03873: I-93 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03873 since 2015.
Overview
Rockingham County has recorded 1,352 truck crashes since 2015, with 530 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-93 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03873 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-121A (1), SR-125 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 64 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 4.2% in New Hampshire.
Their busiest month is February, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03873 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockingham County.
- Look at alternatives to I-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-93 | 3 |
| SR-121A | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 03873 at a glance
| Population | 6,628 |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,040 |
| Median home value | $478,058 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03873
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03873?
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockingham County (530 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 03873?
NHTSA data shows I-93 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03873 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03873?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Rockingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03873?
Garbage trucks were involved in 64 reported crashes in Rockingham County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 03873 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
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 03873?
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.