Ocean Isle Beach, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ocean Isle Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ocean Isle Beach 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brunswick County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Brunswick County has recorded 812 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Ocean Isle Beach since 2015, this page uses Brunswick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ocean Isle Beach since 2015: SR-130 (1) and Ssr-1163 Old Georgetown Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.6% across 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 Ocean Isle Beach fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-130 | 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 |
Ocean Isle Beach at a glance
| Population | 962 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 254 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ocean Isle Beach
How common are truck crashes in Ocean Isle Beach?
812 truck crashes have been reported in Brunswick County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 579 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ocean Isle Beach?
June has the most truck crashes in Brunswick County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ocean Isle Beach?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Brunswick County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ocean Isle Beach compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 40.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brunswick County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ocean Isle Beach?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.