Leggett, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leggett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leggett and Edgecombe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Edgecombe County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Edgecombe County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Leggett had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Edgecombe County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-97 (1), Springfield Rd (1) and Ssr-1102 Mullin Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Leggett 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.
- 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 Edgecombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Springfield Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1102 Mullin Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1518 Baker St Ext | 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 |
Leggett at a glance
| Population | 35 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27886) | $52,850 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27886) | $135,700 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leggett
How common are truck crashes in Leggett?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Edgecombe County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 275 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Leggett?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leggett: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Leggett?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Edgecombe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leggett?
Since 2015, Edgecombe County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Leggett compared with North Carolina?
Edgecombe County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Leggett?
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.