River Bend, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in River Bend: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in River Bend 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 River Bend: US-17 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of River Bend since 2015.
Overview
Craven County has recorded 560 truck crashes since 2015, with 416 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in River Bend 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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 within 10 miles of River Bend is US-17, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-55 (2), US-70 (2) and Old Us 70 (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 River Bend fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-17 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| Old 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 |
River Bend at a glance
| Population | 2,882 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,147 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28562) | $75,012 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28562) | $277,145 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about River Bend
How many truck accidents are there in River Bend?
560 truck crashes have been reported in Craven County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 416 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in River Bend?
US-17 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of River Bend since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in River Bend?
May has the most truck crashes in Craven County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in River Bend?
Since 2015, Craven County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in River Bend compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Craven County has 45.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in River Bend?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.