Craven County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Craven 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
15 of 560 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Craven County compares with North Carolina
Craven County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Craven County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Craven County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Craven County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Craven County: US-17 most fatal truck crashes in Craven County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 560 crashes involving commercial trucks in Craven County since 2015: 416 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Craven County is US-17, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-70 (3), SR-43 (2) and SR-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Craven County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Craven County.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Craven County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Craven County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 6 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| Old Us 70 | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1440 Streets Ferry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Craven County) |
|---|---|
| S Glenburnie Rd | 10 |
| Neuse Blvd | 6 |
| M L King Jr Blvd | 4 |
| Bosch Blvd | 3 |
| Howell Rd | 2 |
| Mccotter Blvd | 2 |
| Mlk | 2 |
| Old Hwy 70 | 2 |
Craven County at a glance
| Population | 104,167 |
| Land area | 706.5 sq mi |
| Density | 147 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,458 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Craven 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 | 35 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 38 | +8% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 46 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 46 | +0% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Craven County
How many truck accidents are there in Craven County?
Since 2015, 560 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craven County (416 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Craven County?
Since 2015, US-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Craven County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Craven County?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Craven County?
Since 2015, Craven County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Craven County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Craven County has 45.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Craven 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.