Evergreen, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Evergreen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Evergreen and Columbus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbus County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Columbus County compares with North Carolina
Columbus County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbus County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.87 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Columbus County sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Columbus County: 6.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbus County. They injured 526 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Evergreen since 2015; patterns below come from Columbus County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-410 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Bostian Rd (1), I-74 (1) and SR-140 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 6.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Evergreen fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbus County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-410, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Columbus County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Columbus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-410 | 2 |
| Bostian Rd | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| Ssr-1352 Cherry Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2220 Broadridge Rd | 1 |
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbus County) |
|---|---|
| International Paper | 7 |
| Love Mill Rd | 6 |
| Jk Powell Blvd | 5 |
| Joe Brown Hwy | 3 |
| N Brown St | 3 |
| N Jk Powell Blvd | 3 |
| Han-Dee Hugo | 2 |
| Hickman Rd | 2 |
Evergreen at a glance
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28438) | $59,199 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbus 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 | 27 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | +30% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +49% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | -11% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Evergreen
How many truck accidents are there in Evergreen?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Columbus County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 526 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Evergreen?
Since 2015, SR-410 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Evergreen: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Evergreen?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbus County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Evergreen?
Since 2015, Columbus County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Evergreen compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbus County has 105.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Evergreen?
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.