Edgecombe County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edgecombe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgecombe County compares with North Carolina
Edgecombe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgecombe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgecombe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Edgecombe County sits below North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Edgecombe County: 4.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edgecombe County. They injured 275 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Edgecombe County is US-64, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (1), SR-33 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Edgecombe County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Edgecombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Edgecombe County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Springfield Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1243 Leggett Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgecombe County) |
|---|---|
| Springfield Rd | 7 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Howard Ave | 4 |
| E Grand Ave | 3 |
| E Raleigh Blvd | 3 |
| Old Battleboro Rd | 3 |
| Wilson St | 3 |
| Crc Global | 2 |
Edgecombe County at a glance
| Population | 49,124 |
| Land area | 505.4 sq mi |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,839 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgecombe 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 | 30 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Edgecombe County
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Questions fleets ask about Edgecombe County
How common are truck crashes in Edgecombe County?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edgecombe County (275 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Edgecombe County?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Edgecombe County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Edgecombe County?
January has the most truck crashes in Edgecombe County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Edgecombe County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edgecombe County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Edgecombe County compared with North Carolina?
Edgecombe County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Edgecombe County?
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.