Trent Woods, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trent Woods: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trent Woods 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Trent Woods: US-17 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Trent Woods since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 560 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Craven County. They injured 416 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Trent Woods since 2015; patterns below come from Craven County as a whole.
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.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-55 (2), Old Us 70 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Trent Woods fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| Old Us 70 | 1 |
| 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 |
Trent Woods at a glance
| Population | 4,047 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,362 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 |
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 Trent Woods
How many truck crashes happen in Trent Woods?
Since 2015, 560 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craven County (416 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Trent Woods?
Since 2015, US-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trent Woods: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Trent Woods?
Truck crashes in Craven County peak in May, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Trent Woods?
Since 2015, Craven County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Trent Woods 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Trent Woods?
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.