CAMPTON, Rockingham County, N.H., Oct. 13, 2026 — Two people were taken to a hospital on Sunday afternoon, October 11, after a rollover crash on I-93 northbound in Campton, according to Campton-Thornton Fire Rescue.
Campton-Thornton Fire Rescue said crews responded to a report of a vehicle that had rolled over on the northbound side of the interstate. Two people from the scene were transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The extent of their injuries has not been released.
Details about what led to the rollover have not been made public. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved beyond the one that rolled, or whether road or weather conditions played a role.
No further information on the crash has been released. The incident remains under review.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
How Speed and Vehicle Weight Shape Rollover Severity on Highways Like I-93
A rollover often does more damage than a crash that stays on all four wheels because of what happens in the first fraction of a second: a vehicle traveling at highway speed carries a lot of energy, and that energy has to go somewhere when the vehicle suddenly trips sideways. Many rollovers start not with a hard hit from another car but with a simple loss of control, a quick steering correction, or a tire catching a soft shoulder or curb. That sideways "trip" can flip a vehicle even without another vehicle involved.
The roof and side pillars of a passenger vehicle are designed mainly to handle straight-down loads, not repeated impacts from the side or top as a vehicle tumbles. Taller vehicles with a higher center of gravity, such as SUVs and pickups, are more prone to tipping once they start to slide or skid because the higher weight distribution makes it easier for the vehicle to pivot over its own wheels.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 33 percent of SUV-occupant fatalities occurred in vehicles that rolled over in 2023. Seat belts and roof strength standards are designed to keep occupants inside the vehicle and protected during a roll, but how well they work depends heavily on the specific crash: the number of rolls, the speed at the start of the rollover, and whether the vehicle lands on soft ground or pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are rollover crashes so dangerous?
A rollover can involve multiple impacts in quick succession as the vehicle tumbles, rather than one single hit. The roof and sides of most vehicles are not designed to withstand that kind of repeated force, which increases the risk of serious injury compared with a typical frontal or rear-end crash.
Which vehicles are most prone to rolling over?
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity, including SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks, are more likely to roll over than lower sedans when a driver makes a sudden steering move or a tire leaves the roadway.
How much does a seat belt matter in a rollover?
Seat belts keep occupants positioned inside the vehicle during a rollover, which reduces the risk of being thrown against the roof or ejected. Unbelted occupants face a much higher risk of being thrown from the vehicle during a rollover.
What is a "tripped" rollover?
A tripped rollover happens when a vehicle's tires catch on something, such as a curb, soft shoulder, or guardrail, while the vehicle is sliding sideways. That sudden resistance can flip the vehicle even at moderate speeds.
What to Do After a Rollover Crash in Campton, NH
If you are involved in a rollover, stay as still as possible until you can check for pain or injury before trying to move, since adrenaline can mask pain or injury in the first few minutes. Call 911 even if injuries seem minor, and let paramedics evaluate everyone involved, because some injuries from a roll do not show symptoms right away.
Once you are safe, write down or photograph anything you remember about the scene, including road conditions and where the vehicle came to rest. Follow up with your own doctor in the days after the crash, even if you were treated and released, and keep records of any medical visits tied to the incident.
