Milton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milton and Caswell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caswell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caswell County compares with North Carolina
Caswell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caswell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caswell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Caswell County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Caswell County: 5.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Caswell County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Milton since 2015; patterns below come from Caswell County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-58 leads within 10 miles of Milton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-1299 (1), Kentuck Red (1) and US-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Milton fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-58; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Caswell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 3 |
| CR-1299 | 1 |
| Kentuck Red | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caswell County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 1 |
| Points Grocery | 1 |
Milton at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 391 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27305) | $59,541 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27305) | $136,641 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caswell 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milton
How common are truck crashes in Milton?
142 truck crashes have been reported in Caswell County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 86 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Milton?
NHTSA data shows US-58 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milton?
The worst month is May: 11.3% of truck crashes in Caswell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Milton?
Since 2015, Caswell County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Milton compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caswell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milton?
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.