Tractor-Trailer Truck Traveling East on Route 101 Involved in Serious Injury Temple Collision With Passenger Vehicle Heading West
TEMPLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE (December 31, 2025) – Three people were injured in a Temple semi-truck accident on Route 101 near Powers Road.
Hillsborough County officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:07 PM on December 23. A tractor trailer was traveling east on Route 101 when it was involved in a collision with a sedan heading west.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help all of the victims. All three occupants of the passenger vehicle were transported to Elliott Hospital in Manchester to receive treatment.
The driver of the semi-truck was reportedly not injured in the collision. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash remain unknown.
A full investigation is ongoing at this time.
Liability for Temple Semi-Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks can weigh 80,000 pounds and are substantially more difficult to drive than passenger vehicles. Truck drivers must use the utmost caution to avoid collisions. Pursuant to NH Rev Stat § 265:60, no person shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed greater than would be reasonable and prudent under the prevailing road conditions. This necessitates that a driver may need to travel well below the stated speed limit. In particular, there are several situations where a truck driver will need to travel lower than the speed limit.
- Inclement Weather: Truck drivers must slow down during periods of inclement weather. This includes instances when there is dense fog covering the road. It will also include slowing down during periods of rain and snow.
- Heavy Traffic: Truck drivers must slow down when there is heavy traffic on the roadway. During periods of stop-and-go traffic, it can be absolutely reckless to travel the speed limit.
- Roadway Decline: Truck drivers should slow down if they are traveling on a roadway with a downward slope. If truck drivers are not careful, they risk losing control of their vehicles and may be unable to brake as they are traveling down a steep roadway.
If a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. In this circumstance, liability for the collision could extend beyond any driver. For example, the company that the truck driver worked for could be held at fault. Employers can be liable for the wrongful actions of their workers who were operating within the scope of their job duties. However, truck companies will often hire drivers as independent contractors to limit their legal exposure for collisions.
Gathering Evidence After a New Hampshire Truck Accident
Far too many people are seriously injured or killed every year in preventable truck accidents. According to the FMCSA, “In 2022, 5,837 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes. According to MCMIS, 58,992 large trucks were involved in injury crashes, and 117,641 were involved in towaway crashes.” After any serious injury truck accident, it is essential that certain pieces of evidence be gathered.
- Medical Records: All medical records related to the crash should be collected. The nature and extent of a person’s injuries can help reveal how an accident took place. They can also help establish a fair settlement amount in any civil claim.
- Photographs: Lots of photographs should be taken of the accident site. These can help reveal the circumstances leading up to a collision. Vehicle positioning, skid marks in the roadway, and debris in the roadway are all important to consider when examining photographs.
- Eyewitnesses: Truck accidents are often witnessed by multiple parties. All potential eyewitnesses should be interviewed soon after a collision. Their testimony can help paint a clear picture of what may have gone wrong.
- Event Data Recorder: Commercial trucks often come equipped with an event data recorder. These devices function in much the same way that the black box on an airplane does. They contain important information about the speed and operation of a truck prior to a crash.
Truck accidents are often highly preventable. In far too many instances, drivers are pushed to complete routes as quickly as possible. Truck drivers could easily become dangerously fatigued in these types of settings. Another major issue is driver inexperience. Younger and less experienced truck drivers are much more likely to be involved in a serious injury collision. Any person injured in a truck accident may be able to seek some accountability through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New Hampshire Semi-Truck Accidents
We at DiBella Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Temple semi-truck accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. Several questions remain unanswered. Among other things, what was the speed of the truck prior to the collision?
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New Hampshire truck accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of highly experienced truck accident attorneys is here to help you. We are committed to helping victims receive the medical and financial support that they need to move forward with their lives. Whether you just have legal questions or need any other type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (617) 870-0907.