South Mills, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Mills and Camden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Camden County numbers.
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
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. Where it is higher: winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Camden County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in South Mills since 2015; patterns below come from Camden County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of South Mills happened on Ssr-1001 (1) and US-158 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015.
Route planning tips for South Mills fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
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 |
South Mills at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27976) | $91,314 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27976) | $356,376 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Mills
How many truck crashes happen in South Mills?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (29 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Mills?
September has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Mills?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Mills compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Mills?
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.