ZIP 03875 (Silver Lake, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03875: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
6 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with New Hampshire
Carroll County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.9 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 20.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 29.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with New Hampshire, Carroll County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Carroll County at a glance: 4.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in New Hampshire.
Overview
Police reported 198 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 105 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 47.6% in New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 20.2% in New Hampshire.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 03875 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Ts-Potter Rd (1), US-302 (1) and West Main Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03875 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Ts-Potter Rd | 1 |
| US-302 | 1 |
| West Main Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| White Mountain Hwy | 10 |
| SR-16 | 7 |
| Bearcamp Hwy | 4 |
| Center St | 3 |
| E Main St | 3 |
| Brownfield Rd | 2 |
| Chocorua Mtn Hwy | 2 |
| Conway Rd | 2 |
ZIP 03875 at a glance
| Population | 1,005 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,583 |
| Median home value | $350,779 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +65% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +25% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03875
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 03875?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 105 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 03875?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03875: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 03875?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 03875?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03875 compare with New Hampshire?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 32.9 truck crashes a year; New Hampshire has 30.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03875?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.