Route 3 backs up every rush hour, and the FE Everett Turnpike carries thousands of commuters through Nashua each day. When a crash happens on either one, what you do in the first hour can shape your health, your insurance claim, and your ability to recover the cost of the accident.

Here is the order to follow:


1. Get to Safety and Check for Injuries
If your car is drivable and you are in traffic especially on the Turnpike or a high-speed stretch of Route 3 move to the shoulder or nearest side street before doing anything else. Turn on your hazards. Check yourself and any passengers for injuries before checking the vehicle.


2. Call 911 and Get the Nashua Police Department on Scene
Nashua requires a police report for most crashes, and you want one on file regardless. Dispatch will send Nashua PD to the scene, and if anyone is hurt, Nashua Fire Rescue as well. Ask the responding officer how to obtain a copy of the accident report  you will need for your insurance claim and, if you hire an attorney, for your case file.


3. Document the Scene Before It Changes
Nashua's higher-traffic corridors Route 3, the FE Everett Turnpike, Broad Street  get cleared quickly to keep traffic moving, so evidence disappears fast. Before you leave:

  • Photograph both vehicles from several angles, including license plates

     

  • Photograph the road position, skid marks, traffic signals, and any road hazards (ice, potholes, debris)

  • Get the other driver's name, phone number, insurance company, and policy number

  • Get contact information from anyone who saw it happen


4. Get Checked at Southern NH Health or St. Joseph Hospital
Adrenaline masks pain. Soft-tissue injuries, concussions, and internal injuries can take hours or days to show symptoms. Southern NH Health and St. Joseph Hospital both treat accident injuries in Nashua on the same day, even if you feel fine. A same-day medical record also matters later: insurance adjusters use gaps between the crash date and your first treatment to argue the injury was not serious, or was not caused by the crash at all.


5. Talk to a Nashua Car Accident Attorney Before You Talk to the Insurance Company
The other driver's insurance adjuster will likely call within a day or two. Their job is to close the claim for as little as possible, and anything you say including a casual "I'm fine"  can be used to do that. Before you give a recorded statement or accept a settlement offer, talk to a Nashua car accident attorney about what your claim is actually worth.


Attorney David E. Buckley has handled New Hampshire injury claims for 30+ years, with a 4.9★ rating from over 250 clients. Call (603) 595-8801 for a free case review. Buckley Law Offices serves clients across Nashua and southern New Hampshire.

ARTICLE FAQ

Q: What should I do immediately after a car accident in Nashua, NH?
A: Pull over safely, call 911 for the Nashua Police Department, check for injuries, document the scene  especially on high-traffic corridors like Route 3 or Broad Street get evaluated at Southern NH Health or St. Joseph Hospital, and speak with a Nashua personal injury attorney before speaking with insurance adjusters.

Q: Do I need a police report for a car accident in Nashua?
A: Yes. Nashua Police Department responds to most collisions and files a report, which becomes the baseline record for your insurance claim. Get the report number before leaving the scene.

Q: How soon should I see a doctor after a Nashua car accident?
A: The same day, even without obvious injuries. Southern NH Health and St. Joseph Hospital can evaluate you quickly, and a same-day record protects your claim against later disputes over when and whether  you were hurt.