Camden County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Camden County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Camden County compares with North Carolina
Camden County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Camden County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Camden County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 29 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes in Camden County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Camden County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Camden County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| Community Dr | 1 |
| Duck Thru | 1 |
| Mr Mart | 1 |
| Nc343 Hwy C | 1 |
| SR-1224 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Camden County at a glance
| Population | 11,184 |
| Land area | 240.3 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $91,962 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +32% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Camden County
ZIP codes in Camden County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Camden County
How many truck crashes happen in Camden County?
57 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 29 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County?
The worst month is September: 15.8% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Camden County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Camden County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Camden County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.