Fairfield Harbour, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfield Harbour: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairfield Harbour 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Craven County is lower on 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).
Craven County at a glance: 0.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Craven County has recorded 560 truck crashes since 2015, with 416 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairfield Harbour 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairfield Harbour since 2015: SR-55 (3), US-17 (3) and US-70 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Fairfield Harbour fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Craven County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Fairfield Harbour at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Fairfield Harbour
How common are truck crashes in Fairfield Harbour?
Craven County has had 560 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 416 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield Harbour?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairfield Harbour?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Craven County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Fairfield Harbour 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Fairfield Harbour?
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.