Sanbornton, New Hampshire – A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 93 injured a driver and disrupted traffic Thursday morning.
According to New Hampshire State Police, troopers assigned to the Troop D barracks responded just before 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, to reports of a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 93 North near mile marker 59.9 in Sanbornton.
911 callers reported the tractor-trailer had gone off the roadway into the highway median and ultimately came to rest in the nearby woods.
When troopers arrived, they found a red 2025 Mack Anthem tractor-trailer with extensive damage.
Sanbornton Fire & Rescue also responded to the scene and treated the driver, identified as Thomas Martell, 65, of Allenstown.
Authorities said Martell was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Traffic near the crash site was expected to remain impacted while crews worked to remove the damaged tractor-trailer from the scene. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation assisted troopers with traffic management and scene operations.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
State police said the incident remains under investigation.
Morning crashes on Interstate 93 can affect commuters traveling between the Lakes Region and Concord, a route frequently used by students and young workers heading to early shifts.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is encouraged to contact New Hampshire State Police Troop D.
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