ZIP 03882 (Effingham, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03882: 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 |
Carroll County has lower values than New Hampshire for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Carroll County at a glance: 4.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New Hampshire: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 198 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 105 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 47.6% across New Hampshire.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.5% 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 03882 is SR-28, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Hampshire: 4.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 03882 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-28, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 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 03882 at a glance
| Population | 1,912 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,607 |
| Median home value | $304,393 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 03882
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03882?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (105 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 03882?
Since 2015, SR-28 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 03882: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 03882?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 03882?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 03882 compare with New Hampshire?
The yearly rate is 32.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 30.4 for New Hampshire.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 03882?
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.