Dover, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dover and Craven County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Craven County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dover: US-70 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dover since 2015.
Overview
Craven County has recorded 560 truck crashes since 2015, with 416 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Dover since 2015, this page uses Craven County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of Dover with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (1), SR-58 (1) and Ssr-1745 Cunningham Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Dover fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Craven County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham 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 |
Dover at a glance
| Population | 347 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 361 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28526) | $39,110 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dover
How many truck accidents are there in Dover?
Craven County has had 560 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 416 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dover?
US-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dover since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dover?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dover?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Craven County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dover compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Craven County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dover?
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.