ZIP 03887 (Union, NH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 03887: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Strafford 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
19 of 337 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Strafford County compares with New Hampshire
Strafford County against New Hampshire and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Strafford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 30.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.2% | 29.3% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 22.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 47.6% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 16.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Strafford County has lower values than New Hampshire for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Strafford County at a glance: February worst month: 13.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 337 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Strafford County. They injured 126 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.3% of truck crashes, vs 47.6% for New Hampshire.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
Road surface: 16.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Hampshire: 20.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 03887 happened on Spaulding Tpke (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 4.2% across New Hampshire.
Route planning tips for ZIP 03887 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Strafford County.
- 37.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Hampshire; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Strafford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Spaulding Tpke | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Strafford County) |
|---|---|
| Calef Hwy | 10 |
| Farmington Rd | 5 |
| Haven Hill Rd | 4 |
| Intersection Of Calef Hwy And Concord Rd | 4 |
| Concord Rd | 3 |
| Gonic Rd | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Tebbetts Rd @ 284 Pickering Rd | 3 |
ZIP 03887 at a glance
| Population | 1,739 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,875 |
| Median home value | $292,313 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Strafford 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 | 15 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +84% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +9% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 03887
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 03887?
Strafford County has had 337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 03887?
Truck crashes in Strafford County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 03887?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Strafford County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 03887 compare with New Hampshire for truck crashes?
Strafford County records 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 30.4 across New Hampshire.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 03887?
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.