Havelock, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Havelock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Havelock 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 sits below North Carolina 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).
What stands out in Craven County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 106 truck crashes reported in Havelock since 2015, this page uses Craven County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Havelock happened on US-70 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 Havelock fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Craven County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
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 |
Havelock at a glance
| Population | 17,407 |
| Land area | 17.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,018 per 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Havelock
How common are truck crashes in Havelock?
Since 2015, 560 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craven County (416 injured, 21 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Havelock?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Havelock?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Craven County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Havelock compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Craven County records 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Havelock?
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.