Carolina Shores, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carolina Shores: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carolina Shores and Brunswick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brunswick County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brunswick County compares with North Carolina
Brunswick County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brunswick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Brunswick County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brunswick County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 812 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brunswick County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Carolina Shores had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Brunswick County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carolina Shores since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-57 (1), SR-9 (1), SR-90 (1), SR-904 (1) and SR-905 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is September, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Carolina Shores fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brunswick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| SR-904 | 1 |
| SR-905 | 1 |
| Ssr-1163 Old Georgetown Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brunswick County) |
|---|---|
| Village Rd | 6 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Whiteville Rd | 4 |
| Main Street | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| Balboa Ave | 2 |
| Fletcher Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
Carolina Shores at a glance
| Population | 5,463 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,884 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28467) | $75,341 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28467) | $308,357 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brunswick 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 | 28 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +48% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 59 | +44% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +8% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carolina Shores
How many truck crashes happen in Carolina Shores?
Since 2015, 812 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brunswick County (579 injured, 21 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Carolina Shores?
Truck crashes in Brunswick County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carolina Shores?
Since 2015, Brunswick County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Carolina Shores compared with North Carolina?
Brunswick County records 40.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carolina Shores?
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.